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Boosting Funding and Focus for Pediatric Disease Research and New Therapies.

This law increases federal financial support for early-career scientists and doctors specializing in children's health research. The goal is to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for pediatric conditions, including cancer, rare diseases, and mental health issues. For citizens, this means a greater likelihood of faster access to innovative therapies for their children.
Key points
New Grants for Young Researchers: NIH will fund emerging talent to focus on pediatric research, including genetics and precision medicine.
Increased Focus on Key Diseases: Research priorities include childhood cancers, rare diseases (like sickle cell), and pediatric mental and behavioral health.
Better Research Coordination: A new Consortium is established to coordinate all NIH pediatric research programs, ensuring efficiency and identifying gaps.
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Print number: 118_S_2345
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2345.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Grants for Young Researchers: NIH will fund emerging talent to focus on pediatric research, including genetics and precision medicine.
  • Increased Focus on Key Diseases: Research priorities include childhood cancers, rare diseases (like sickle cell), and pediatric mental and behavioral health.
  • Better Research Coordination: A new Consortium is established to coordinate all NIH pediatric research programs, ensuring efficiency and identifying gaps.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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