Biomedical Innovation Fund: Boosting Medical Research Funding
This act establishes a special fund that will annually inject $10 billion into medical research in the U.S. These funds are intended to support the development of new drugs and therapies, and to help combat diseases that place the greatest burden on the healthcare system. As a result, citizens can expect faster access to innovative treatments and improved healthcare.
Key points
A Biomedical Innovation Fund is established, receiving $10 billion annually until 2030.
Funds will go to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support disease research and medical product development.
Money will be used for basic research, disruptive innovation (e.g., chronic pain), diseases disproportionately impacting federal healthcare spending, early career scientists, and diversity in research.
The fund aims to accelerate medical discoveries and improve access to modern treatments for citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2187
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-06-23