What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 302.
Enhanced Colorectal Cancer Screening for Service Members Exposed to Toxins.
This law mandates the Department of Defense to provide enhanced colorectal cancer screenings for service members deployed to areas associated with toxic exposure, particularly those involving open burn pits. The goal is to ensure early detection of cancer for veterans potentially harmed by environmental hazards during their active duty. These screenings are an entitlement starting five years after the qualifying service began.
Key points
Service members deployed to specific high-risk locations (e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, Southwest Asia) are entitled to enhanced, free colorectal cancer screenings.
Screenings, which may include colonoscopies, must begin five years after the start of qualifying service and follow recommended medical guidelines thereafter.
The Department of Defense is required to study and report on the rates of colorectal cancer among exposed service members compared to non-exposed military personnel and the civilian population.
Status:
Expired
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