Bill · H.R. 8067· House(119-HR-8067)
Candis King Hope for Sickle Cell Families Act
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Candis King Hope for Sickle Cell Families Act" directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to run a program to collect data on sickle cell disease in the United States. This program will provide grants to States to track how common the disease is, the demographics of those affected, and how they use healthcare. It also aims to standardize surveillance methods. Additionally, the bill requires the reinstatement of certain employees from the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics who were removed after January 1, 2025. Funding of $10 million per year is authorized from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African Americans, making this targeted data collection highly beneficial.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
Directly supports people with a lifelong genetic health condition.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
Allocates $10 million annually for data collection and surveillance of sickle cell disease.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Authorizes $10 million in annual spending from 2027 through 2031.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Increases government spending via new grants and employee reinstatements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better understanding of sickle cell disease: Section 2(a)(1) allows for the collection of data on incidence, prevalence, demographics, and healthcare patterns, which helps in understanding the disease.
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Standardized surveillance: Section 2(a)(2) encourages collaboration to increase the standardization of methods used to monitor sickle cell disease.
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Job restoration: Section 3(a) requires the reinstatement of covered employees who were removed from the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics on or after January 1, 2025.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 African Americans+7Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Women+2Good For High Income Households+1Good For White Americans+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Disability Rights+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House