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Massive Long-Term Funding Boost for Biomedical Research: NIH, CDC, and Military Programs

This Act mandates a significant, multi-year increase in funding for critical health and medical research institutions, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This sustained investment aims to accelerate the development of new treatments, vaccines, and improve public health preparedness for future crises, directly enhancing citizens' health security and quality of life. Crucially, this funding is protected from automatic budget cuts (sequestration), ensuring long-term stability for health investments.
Key points
Research Funding Surge: NIH funding starts at over $52 billion in 2025, escalating to over $104 billion by 2034, designed to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
Public Health Strengthening: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) receives increased appropriations, starting near $10 billion in 2025, to combat diseases and improve health infrastructure.
Support for Veterans and Military: Increased funds are allocated to the Department of Defense health research program and the Department of Veterans Affairs medical and prosthetics research program.
Sequestration Exemption: The appropriations for these health programs are explicitly exempted from automatic budget cuts, guaranteeing stable and predictable investment in public health.
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Print number: 118_S_4879
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Cures Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4879.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Research Funding Surge: NIH funding starts at over $52 billion in 2025, escalating to over $104 billion by 2034, designed to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
  • Public Health Strengthening: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) receives increased appropriations, starting near $10 billion in 2025, to combat diseases and improve health infrastructure.
  • Support for Veterans and Military: Increased funds are allocated to the Department of Defense health research program and the Department of Veterans Affairs medical and prosthetics research program.
  • Sequestration Exemption: The appropriations for these health programs are explicitly exempted from automatic budget cuts, guaranteeing stable and predictable investment in public health.
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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

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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