US SB201

Secretary of Veterans Affairs must enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine within 30 days to study cancer prevalence and mortality among military aircrew members

Study will identify occupational exposures (chemicals, compounds, agents) associated with aircrew service and review scientific literature on links to 11 specific cancers including brain, lung, pancreatic, prostate, and melanoma

Covered individuals include active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps fixed-wing aircraft crew members such as pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, and other regular aircrew

National Academies will use VA, Department of Defense, and CDC databases to determine cancer prevalence and mortality rates among this population

If the Secretary fails to finalize the agreement within 60 days of negotiations, written reports and briefings every 60 days to congressional Veterans' Affairs committees are required