119 S4109 IS: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-03-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4109IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 17, 2026Mr. Reed (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Lankford) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026.

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Reauthorization of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program

Section 379B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274m) is amended—(1)by striking appropriated $31,009,000 and inserting the following:appropriated—(1)$31,009,000;(2)in paragraph (1), as so inserted, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(2)$33,009,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031..

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Cord blood inventory

Section 2(g) of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 274k note) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2031.