Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB5269

Introduced
8/25/23  
Refer
8/25/23  

Caption

Pediatric Network Support Act

Impact

The act is expected to have significant implications for pediatric healthcare by emphasizing the importance of tailored research for children's medical needs. This bill will pave the way for the development of better drugs, devices, and treatments specifically formulated for younger populations, addressing a critical gap in current medical research where pediatrics is often underrepresented. It will authorize funding of $2,000,000 annually from 2024 through 2029, providing a financial framework for these initiatives.

Summary

House Bill 5269, known as the Pediatric Network Support Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish and maintain a Pediatric Research Site Network. The Department of Health will be responsible for awarding grants to eligible entities, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, to facilitate collaboration on various aspects of pediatric clinical trials. These grants will focus on enhancing study design, identifying challenges, best practices, and improving medical product development, labeling, and safety.

Contention

While the bill enjoys support from various quarters, there may be discussions around funding allocations and the criteria for eligibility for receiving grants, as not all entities may harmonize with the established guidelines. Concerns could also be raised regarding the bill's oversight and its effectiveness in truly enhancing pediatric clinical trials without creating redundant bureaucracy. Overall, the potential impact on improving pediatric health outcomes remains a focal point of advocacy for this piece of legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB2345

Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023

US HB4714

Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023

US SB2259

LINC VA Act Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities for Veterans Act

US HB5087

SEAS Act Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act

US HB1645

Biochar Research Network Act of 2023

US SB2591

Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023

US HB4531

Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act

US HB4505

PLAN for Broadband Act Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act

US HB5242

CONNECT Act of 2023 Connecting Our Neighbors to Networks and Ensuring Competitive Telecommunications Act of 2023

US HB1737

Supporting Our First Responders Act

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.