Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act is introduced in the House

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Six members of the House of Representatives recently introduced the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act (HR-4429), which seeks to adjust federal funding levels for pediatric cancer at a fairer percentage rate than is currently allocated.

Under the act, the percentage of U.S. citizens under the age of 18 would be used to determine the amount of federal funds for pediatric cancer research. This approach is different from the standard approach of apportioning funds based on scientific opportunity.

Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) introduced the bill.

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