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Fifth time’s a charm? Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act is included in FY26 spending bill

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Kids who have worked with Kids v. Cancer advocating for the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act celebrate with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) after the House vote on the Labor, HHS, Education minibus that included the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act.Photo credit: Kids V. Cancer

Sometime next week, the Senate is expected to vote on a legislative package that would determine the fiscal year 2026 spending levels for much of the federal government. 

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