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Better Cancer Data for Veterans: Mandatory VA Reporting to State Registries

This law requires Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities to share cancer diagnosis data for veterans with State cancer registries. This change addresses a gap where thousands of veteran cancer cases were previously unreported, hindering national health statistics. The goal is to improve veteran care by ensuring better data collection, leading to more tailored screening programs and increased access to clinical trials.
Key points
Mandatory Reporting: VA facilities must provide qualifying cancer diagnosis data to State cancer registries without requiring separate data use agreements.
Improved Care Planning: More complete data will help researchers and public health officials better identify veteran health needs and plan educational and screening programs.
Increased Research Access: Full data inclusion increases opportunities for veterans to participate in clinical trials and cancer research conducted outside the VA healthcare system.
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Print number: 118_S_1994
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Counting Veterans' Cancer Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1994.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Reporting: VA facilities must provide qualifying cancer diagnosis data to State cancer registries without requiring separate data use agreements.
  • Improved Care Planning: More complete data will help researchers and public health officials better identify veteran health needs and plan educational and screening programs.
  • Increased Research Access: Full data inclusion increases opportunities for veterans to participate in clinical trials and cancer research conducted outside the VA healthcare system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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