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Senate Democrats, Led by Chuck Schumer, Stall H.R.3391 Pediatric Cancer Research Funding Passed by Republican-led House

Dec 20, 2024, 06:15 PM

A $190 million funding bill for pediatric cancer research, known as H.R.3391 - the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, was passed by the Republican-led House on March 5, 2024, with a vote of 384-4. The bill was received in the Senate on March 6, 2024, but has been stalled in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not brought the bill to a vote, leading to accusations from Republicans that Democrats are using it as a bargaining chip. Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have criticized Republicans for cutting the funding from a recent continuing resolution (CR), attributing the decision to influence from Elon Musk. However, the bipartisan standalone bill for pediatric cancer research has been held up in the Senate since its passage in the House, with no action taken by Senate Democrats.