To establish the United States Military Cancer Institute.

1. Adds SEC. 924. UNITED STATES MILITARY CANCER INSTITUTE at the end of subtitle C of title IX

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   (2) Any internal operating instruction or memorandum issued by the General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force in reliance upon the order referred to in paragraph (1).

   Inserted: SEC. 924. UNITED STATES MILITARY CANCER INSTITUTE.

   Inserted: (a) Establishment.--Chapter 104 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

   Inserted: "Sec. 2117. United States Military Cancer Institute

   Inserted: "(a) Establishment.--(1) There is a United States Military Cancer Institute in the University. The Director of the United States Military Cancer Institute is the head of the Institute.

   Inserted: "(2) The Institute is composed of clinical and basic scientists in the Department of Defense who have an expertise in research, patient care, and education relating to oncology and who meet applicable criteria for participation in the Institute.

   Inserted: "(3) The components of the Institute include military treatment and research facilities that meet applicable criteria and are designated as affiliates of the Institute.

   Inserted: "(b) Research.--(1) The Director of the United States Military Cancer Institute shall carry out research studies on the following:

   Inserted: "(A) The epidemiological features of cancer, including assessments of the carcinogenic effect of genetic and environmental factors, and of disparities in health, inherent or common among populations of various ethnic origins.

   Inserted: "(B) The prevention and early detection of cancer.

   Inserted: "(C) Basic, translational, and clinical investigation matters relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).

   Inserted: "(2) The research studies under paragraph (1) shall include complementary research on oncologic nursing.

   Inserted: "(c) Collaborative Research.--The Director of the United States Military Cancer Institute shall carry out the research studies under subsection (b) in collaboration with other cancer research organizations and entities selected by the Institute for purposes of the research studies.

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   Inserted: "(d) Annual Report.--(1) Promptly after the end of each fiscal year, the Director of the United States Military Cancer Institute shall submit to the President of the University a report on the results of the research studies carried out under subsection (b).

   Inserted: "(2) Not later than 60 days after receiving the annual report under paragraph (1), the President of the University shall transmit such report to the Secretary of Defense and to Congress.".

   Inserted: (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

   Inserted: "2117. United States Military Cancer Institute.".

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   At the end of subtitle C of title IX, add the following:

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