Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik applauds the reintroduction of the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act, a bill she co-led to ensure pediatric cancer researchers have the funding they need to save the lives of kids afflicted with cancer.
Childhood cancer remains the number one cause of death for children in America with more than 17,000 children diagnosed each year. Despite these facts, pediatric cancer research remains severely underfunded. This legislation seeks to remedy that by increasing funding to reduce cancer rates nationwide, working towards bringing an end to pediatric cancer.
“September marks the start of Childhood cancer awareness month. With recent studies heartbreakingly showing childhood cancer diagnoses on the rise in the US, it has never been more imperative that we ensure pediatric cancer researchers have the necessary funding to save the lives of kids afflicted with cancer.” stated Congresswoman Stefanik. “As a mother and Congressional leader, I am proud to be a original co-sponsor on this legislation and join my colleagues by reintroducing this life saving legislation, the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act.”
Read the text of the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2023 HERE.
