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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 26, 2019
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which provides support to patients who need a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant or umbilical cord blood transplant. It also reauthorizes through FY2024 the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, which provides for the collection and maintenance of new units of high-quality cord blood.
The bill requires the Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation to convene at least twice per calendar year.
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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R–NJ
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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