118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5405 — Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2023

“To ensure that a fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research.”

Health

Introduced Sep 12, 2023

Last action Sep 15, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Sep 12, 2023

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Referred

Sep 15, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the share of federal funds for cancer research that is allocated to pediatric cancer research to equal the percentage of the U.S. population that is under the age of 18.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Sep 15, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 12, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.