PRO Veterans Act and ACES Act Signed into Law
Impact Score: 2.6
Timeline: Ongoing quarterly briefings and study obligations; no fixed deadline specified
Summary: On August 14, 2025, the President signed key veterans’ legislation including the PRO Veterans Act of 2025 and the ACES Act of 2025. The PRO Veterans Act requires quarterly budgetary briefings by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, limits incentives for certain senior executives, and establishes a Veterans Experience Office to improve veteran services. The ACES Act mandates collaboration with the National Academies to study cancer prevalence and mortality among veteran aircrew members. These laws present opportunities for Vanderbilt’s medical and research programs to engage in veteran health initiatives and for the university to align with federal veteran support priorities.
Key Actions: Engage with the Veterans Experience Office; collaborate on cancer research with National Academies; monitor policy and funding changes impacting veteran programs.
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