Bill · H.R. 9632· House(119-HR-9632)
Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer Act
- Introduced
- 7/9/2026
- Last activity
- 7/9/2026 — 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 is called the Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer Act. It sets up a coordinator to manage federal efforts in using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to help diagnose, treat, cure, and prevent pediatric cancer. The bill also looks at improving clinical trials, data sharing, and patient data platforms. It requires a report to be sent to specific committees in Congress within 180 days of the act being enacted. Finally, it authorizes funding for these efforts from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this put more money into medical research?+9
The bill authorizes significant funding and coordinates federal efforts to accelerate AI-driven pediatric cancer research.
Would children be better off under this?+9
The legislation focuses directly on advancing treatments, cures, and prevention strategies for pediatric cancer.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill enhances clinical trial design, access, and outcomes for pediatric cancer patients utilizing AI and advanced technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) create a coordinator for AI innovation and direct them to improve clinical trial design, access, and outcomes for pediatric cancer patients. This could help patients get better access to treatments and improve how doctors handle diagnoses and cures.
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Section 2(c)(1) ensures that individuals or their authorized representatives control their health information while electronic health records are used to inform research. This protects personal health information while helping researchers find better treatments.
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Section 2(c)(2) requires the Secretary to finalize interoperability standards for patient data to be used with AI that enable safe and privacy-compliant exchanges of data. This keeps patient information secure during data sharing.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+9Improves Healthcare Access+8
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8Improves Data Privacy+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+9
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania