H.R.9531

Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation’s Heroes Act

Introduced·6/29/26

Federal HB9531 mandates a report on testing for helicobacter pylori in Armed Forces members transitioning to civilian life.

Federal HB9531, the "Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation’s Heroes Act," requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. The report must include a plan, cost estimate, and feasibility study for implementing helicobacter pylori testing for Armed Forces members during their transition to civilian life. The cost estimate should cover implementing a program that includes breath and stool-based testing methods. The Secretary may seek input from physician experts, including gastroenterologists with expertise in H.

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History

Jun 29

House

Introduced in House

Jun 29

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.