Bill · H.R. 10359· House(119-HR-10359)
Priority for Pediatric Cures Act
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Gus Bilirakis
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Priority for Pediatric Cures Act," seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary goal is to permanently extend the authority granted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This authority involves awarding priority review vouchers for rare pediatric disease products.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets rare pediatric diseases, which directly benefits children.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill incentivizes the development of treatments for rare pediatric diseases.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
By extending vouchers, it incentivizes research into rare pediatric disease products.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Permanent Authority for Rare Disease Vouchers: The bill proposes to strike paragraph (5) of Section 529(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which serves to permanently extend the Secretary of Health and Human Services' authority to award priority review vouchers for rare pediatric disease products (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Business Owners+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Kat CammackRepublican · Florida
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York