This bill aims to boost funding for cancer research to help find better treatments and cures. It also seeks to understand and address the reasons behind shortages of cancer drugs.
If you or someone you know is affected by cancer, this bill could lead to better treatments and more available drugs.
Who this affects
Cancer patients · Families of cancer patients
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill would increase funding for cancer research by the National Cancer Institute.
2It proposes to provide additional money each year from 2026 to 2030.
3The funding would be equal to 25 percent of what was allocated in 2022.
4The bill also calls for a study on the reasons for cancer drug shortages.
5A report with recommendations on addressing these shortages will be submitted to Congress.
