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Childhood Cancer Clinical Trials Act

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5647

The Childhood Cancer Clinical Trials Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5647, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve access to clinical trials for children with cancer. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of increasing the number of children who are able to participate in clinical trials for cancer treatments.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national childhood cancer registry, which would help to track the outcomes of children who participate in clinical trials. This registry would provide valuable data on the effectiveness of different treatments and help to identify areas where more research is needed.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for childhood cancer research and to improve coordination between different agencies and organizations involved in cancer research. This would help to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and that research efforts are focused on the most promising treatments. Overall, the Childhood Cancer Clinical Trials Act is aimed at improving outcomes for children with cancer by increasing access to cutting-edge treatments and improving the coordination of research efforts. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards improving the care and outcomes for children with cancer.

Current Status of Bill HR 5647

Bill HR 5647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5647 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023.  Bill HR 5647's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5647

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5647

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5647

Childhood Cancer Clinical Trials Act
Childhood Cancer Clinical Trials Act
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require out-of-network coverage for qualified individuals diagnosed with a rare pediatric disease participating in approved clinical trials, and for other purposes.

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