Vietnam

HR 586: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

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.

Sponsors

Nick LaLota (R) NY

Cosponsors

Patrick Ryan (D) NY, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) PA, Donald Davis (D) NC, Josh Gottheimer (D) NJ, Juan Ciscomani (R) AZ

Introduced on
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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

HJRES 19: To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

This joint resolution recognizes the sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and commends them for their sacrifice to the United States. The joint resolution also urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of such veterans as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration and issue a formal apology to the veterans and their families. Additionally, the joint resolution expresses urgent support for increased education to better reflect the sacrifice and treatment of Vietnam veterans.

Sponsors

Dan Crenshaw (R) TX

Cosponsors

Ryan Zinke (R) MT, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) PA, David Valadao (R) CA, Kat Cammack (R) FL, Dan Newhouse (R) WA, John Moolenaar (R) MI, Juan Ciscomani (R) AZ, Monica De La Cruz (R) TX, Mike Carey (R) OH, Brian Babin (R) TX

Introduced on
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, Conflicts and wars, Congressional tributes, Elementary and secondary education, Military history, Teaching, teachers, curricula, U.S. history, Veterans' organizations and recognition, Vietnam

HR 410: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

This bill extends for an additional five years the time period during which an eligible Alaska Native veteran may apply for a land allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program. The program makes Alaska Native veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Vietnam between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971, or their heirs eligible to receive up to 160 acres of federal land in Alaska.

Under the current program, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management may accept applications through December 29, 2025. This bill extends this time period for an additional five years to December 29, 2030.

Sponsors

Nicholas Begich (R) AK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Subjects
Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Conflicts and wars, Indian claims, Indian lands and resources rights, Land transfers, Military history, Veterans' organizations and recognition, Vietnam, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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