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KO Cancer Act

12/30/2022, 3:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6342

The KO Cancer Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6342, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase funding for cancer research and treatment in order to improve outcomes for patients and ultimately find a cure for cancer.

If passed, the KO Cancer Act would allocate additional resources to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support research on various types of cancer. This funding would be used to develop new treatments, improve early detection methods, and enhance patient care.

In addition to funding research, the bill also aims to increase access to cancer screenings and treatment for underserved communities. This includes providing grants to community health centers and other organizations that serve low-income and minority populations. Furthermore, the KO Cancer Act includes provisions to improve coordination and collaboration among different agencies and organizations involved in cancer research and treatment. This would help streamline efforts and ensure that resources are being used effectively to combat this disease. Overall, the KO Cancer Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. If passed, it has the potential to make significant strides in the fight against cancer and improve the lives of millions of Americans affected by this disease.

Congressional Summary of HR 6342

Knock Out Cancer Act or the KO Cancer Act

This bill provides additional funding through FY2027 to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for cancer research. The amount of additional funding each fiscal year is equal to 25% of the total amount allocated to the NIH for cancer research in FY2021.

Current Status of Bill HR 6342

Bill HR 6342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 23, 2021. Bill HR 6342 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 23, 2021.  Bill HR 6342's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of December 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6342

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6342

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6342

KO Cancer Act
KO Cancer Act
Knock Out Cancer Act
To increase funding for cancer research by the National Institutes of Health to be more in proportion to the mortality rates of cancer.

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