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HR 6054119th CongressIn Committee
Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-Pennsylvania)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025 requires that federal cancer research funding for pediatric cancer be proportional to the percentage of the population under age 18.
Key Points
- 1Sets pediatric cancer funding percentage equal to under-18 population percentage
- 2Applies to fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years
- 3Uses Census Bureau population data for calculations
- 4Applies to total federal cancer research obligations
- 5Aims to ensure fair allocation of research funds
Impact Areas
Pediatric cancer researchNational Institutes of HealthFederal research fundingChild health policyCancer research priorities
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