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HR586: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
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HR586
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

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Roll Calls
408
Yea (latest vote)
0
Nay (latest vote)
House
2025-04-07 – 2025-04-07

About HR586

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY)

Latest Action (2025-04-08): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study ActThis 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.

Subjects: Asia, Cancer, Conflicts and wars, Congressional oversight, Government studies and investigations, Health information and medical records, Medical research, Veterans' medical care

Who Voted How on HR586

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Vote Breakdown — HR586

How members voted on HR586. 1607 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2025-04-07 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR586?

HR586 is the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY). Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study ActThis 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.

Who sponsored HR586?

HR586 was sponsored by Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR586?

As of 2025-04-08, HR586 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs..

How did Congress vote on HR586?

HR586 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2025-04-07 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR586 cover?

HR586 is categorized under "Armed Forces and National Security." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-armed-forces-and-national-security/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR586?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.