Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced
Summary
Reauthorizes and funds the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and extends the Cord Blood Inventory through 2031. The bill would set a $31.0 million base appropriation and authorize an additional $33.0 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031.
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- Keeps the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program authorized through 2031, preserving the federal program that oversees cell transplantation activities.
- Establishes a funding schedule with a $31.0 million base appropriation and $33.0 million in additional annual appropriations for 2027–2031.
- Extends the Cord Blood Inventory program’s authorization from 2026 to 2031, continuing support for the national cord blood collection effort.
*Authorizes baseline funding of $31.0 million and additional annual appropriations of $33.0 million for 2027–2031, increasing federal spending for these programs.*
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More support for stem cell transplants
The bill would renew and boost funding for the national cell transplant program. It sets a base of $31.009 million and adds $33.009 million each year for 2027-2031. It would also extend the Cord Blood Inventory program through 2031. If enacted, patients, registries, cord blood banks, and hospitals could see steadier support. It would not change who qualifies for care or payments.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
NJ • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Pingree
ME • D
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Mfume
MD • D
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
MN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/10/2026
Aderholt
AL • R
Sponsored 2/10/2026
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
NY • R
Sponsored 4/2/2026
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
FL • D
Sponsored 4/2/2026
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
NY • R
Sponsored 4/2/2026
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 4/2/2026
Bentz
OR • R
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Barragan
CA • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3]
MN • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
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