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Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4109| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Scott (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill reauthorizes and extends critical stem cell research and transplantation programs established under the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005. It specifically ensures the continued operation of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program . The legislation appropriates $33,009,000 annually for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Additionally, it extends the authorization for the vital cord blood inventory program , pushing its expiration date from 2026 to 2031, thereby supporting ongoing access to cord blood units for patients.
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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5160
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
  • September 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5160
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5160: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4109| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This bill reauthorizes and extends critical stem cell research and transplantation programs established under the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005. It specifically ensures the continued operation of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program . The legislation appropriates $33,009,000 annually for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Additionally, it extends the authorization for the vital cord blood inventory program , pushing its expiration date from 2026 to 2031, thereby supporting ongoing access to cord blood units for patients.
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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5160
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
  • September 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5160
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Scott (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5160: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted