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Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4109| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2026
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
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)
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 22, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 22, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.
Jul 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5160
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
  • 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)


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 22, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 22, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.


  • July 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5160
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5160: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025
Biological and life sciencesBlood and blood diseasesCell biology and embryologyHealth programs administration and fundingOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4109| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2026
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
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)
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 22, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 22, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.
Jul 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5160
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
  • 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)


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 22, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 22, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.


  • July 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5160
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
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
Biological and life sciencesBlood and blood diseasesCell biology and embryologyHealth programs administration and fundingOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation