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Transfer of Civil Penalties to Pediatric Research Funding

This act requires civil monetary sanctions collected from specific entities in the pharmaceutical, medical device, dietary supplement, and cosmetic sectors to be transferred to the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. These funds are designated to support research on pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The bill also mandates the NIH Director to coordinate research and prioritize projects that do not duplicate existing activities.
Key points
Redirects civil penalties from drug, supplement, and cosmetic manufacturers to a research fund.
Funds research into pediatric cancer and diseases at the NIH.
Requires prioritization of research that avoids duplicating existing NIH activities.
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Print number: 117_S_1521
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2021-04-29