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Pending Legislation
The following bills related to childhood cancer have been introduced in the 110th Congress and are summarized here along with their level of Congressional support.
HR 4450
Sponsors: Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) and Rep. Mary Bono (R-CA)
Bill Status: Introduced in the House on December 11, 2007. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Title: To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
CCCA Position: CCCA, along with other members of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, an organization representing more than 20 national cancer patient advocacy groups, professional medical societies and scientific organizations, recently endorsed the legislation and wishes to again thank Reps. Solis and Bono for their dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
S 911/HR 1553
Sponsors: Senators Norm Coleman (R-MN) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Representatives Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Bill Status:Introduced in the House on March 15, 2007. Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee. Introduced in the Senate. Cosponsors: 4 (Senate), 29 (House) Summary: The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 proposes to authorize $150 million over 5 years to develop grants for Research Fellowships in Pediatric Cancer for clinical and translational investigators, to fund a population-based national childhood cancer database, and to award grants to childhood cancer organizations to raise public awareness, ensuring access to best available therapies for pediatric cancers. CCCA Position: Increased investment in childhood cancer research is necessary to build on past success, improve current treatments and develop new, safer and more effective therapies. These research needs are among many that need additional federal funds in order to make progress in treating children with cancer. |
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