Bill · H.R. 10370· House(119-HR-10370)
Ailani Myers Accelerating Innovation in Medicine to Cure Kids with Cancer Act
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Michael McCaul
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Ailani Myers AIM to Cure Kids with Cancer Act, sets up a system to better coordinate federal efforts and use artificial intelligence to improve pediatric cancer diagnoses, treatments, and cures. It requires the President to designate a Coordinator of AI Innovation to align activities across multiple government departments and agencies. The legislation directs the National Cancer Institute to carry out a Childhood Cancer Data Initiative to collect, standardize, and share pediatric cancer data. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to integrate artificial intelligence into electronic health records and finalize new interoperability standards for patient data. Finally, the bill authorizes specific funding amounts and requires regular reports to Congress on the implementation and progress of these initiatives through fiscal year 2031.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically targets pediatric cancer through data initiatives and artificial intelligence to improve diagnoses, treatments, and survivorship outcomes for children.
Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The legislation authorizes significant funding for the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative and advanced technology research to improve pediatric cancer cures.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill provides dedicated funding for artificial intelligence applications and data initiatives focused on pediatric cancer research.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary plus $100,000,000 annually through fiscal year 2031, increasing federal expenditures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Research and Data Sharing: Section 201 directs the National Cancer Institute Director to carry out the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative to collect, generate, standardize, link, and share data on children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer. This could help researchers and clinicians find and analyze pediatric cancer data more easily to improve treatments and survivorship outcomes.
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Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Section 202 requires the National Cancer Institute Director to support the development and application of artificial intelligence to improve predictive modeling of patient responses, disease progression, and treatment toxicity. This might help accelerate progress in pediatric cancer research and care.
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Empowering Patients and Improving Data Standards: Section 203 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize interoperability standards for patient data to be used with artificial intelligence, while accounting for the needs of pediatric patients and ensuring safe, privacy-compliant data exchanges. This section also requires the Secretary to consult with patients, families, and researchers to identify barriers to data sharing and make recommendations to address them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Burdens and Costs to Taxpayers: Section 303 authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, plus an additional $100,000,000 for each of those fiscal years specifically to carry out section 201. This could place a financial burden on taxpayers as federal funds are allocated toward these programs.
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+8Good For Young Adults+6Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania