H.R. 586: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-08 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-21):
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an epidemiological study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era. The study must identify the rate of incidence of cholangiocarcinoma in such veterans and in U.S. residents.
The bill also requires the VA to track and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma using the Veterans Affairs Central Cancer Registry. Additionally, the VA must periodically submit follow-up reports to Congress regarding the epidemiological study and information collected from the cancer registry regarding the prevalence of bile duct cancer.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Patrick Ryan | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Juan Ciscomani | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-01-28 |
| Josh Riley | D NY 2025-03-31 |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | D WA 2025-04-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 586 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 586?
H.R. 586 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 586 are available on congress.gov.
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