HR-3520 : Still Just a Bill

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2019

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which provides support to patients who need a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant or umbilical cord blood transplant. It also reauthorizes through FY2024 the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, which provides for the collection and maintenance of new units of high-quality cord blood.

The bill requires the Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation to convene at least twice per calendar year.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-27CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-06-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-06-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Blood and blood diseases
  • Cell biology and embryology
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Medical research
  • Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
  • Research administration and funding

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