Feenstra Supports Legislation to Study Prevalence of Cancer in Veterans who Served as Active-Duty Aircrew Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for the ACES Act, which would require the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the prevalence of cancer in veterans who served as active-duty aircrew members in our nation’s Armed Forces.

“Providing our veterans, especially those who were exposed to toxic chemicals, with the high-quality healthcare that they have earned is non-negotiable. These patriotic and selfless Americans answered the call to serve our country and protect the freedoms that we hold dear. Caring for these men and women after their service is our duty as a grateful nation,” said Rep. Feenstra. “That’s why I voted for legislation to study the prevalence of cancer in U.S. troops who served as active-duty aircrew where exposure to chemicals and other synthetic compounds is a real risk. In Congress, I will always be a strong voice for our veterans and their families.”

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