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H.R. 4805119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jun 30, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The WINGS Act orders a VA study on G-force brain injuries and mental health in military pilots, with a registry and reports to Congress.
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The WINGS Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a long-term scientific study on how military flying affects the brain and mental health of pilots and aircrew. The study would examine whether repeated G-force exposure causes brain injuries, memory problems, CTE, or Parkinson's disease, and would also look at depression, PTSD, and suicide risk among aviators. The VA must deliver a progress report to Congress within one year and a full final report within three years.
The bill directly affects veterans who flew high-performance military aircraft, including fighter jets, attack helicopters, and tiltrotor aircraft such as the V-22 Osprey. Active-duty aviators could be indirectly affected if the research leads to changes in equipment design, health screenings, or medical care.
The bill focuses entirely on gathering research and data on a health problem that has not been well studied, and does not currently create new benefits or treatments. If findings emerge, they could inform future policy on equipment design, medical care, and health screenings for military aviators.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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