Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Bill ID: 119/s/4109
Last Updated: June 17, 2026

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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

ID: R000122

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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

June 16, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 is a transparent attempt to reauthorize funding for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, because, of course, our esteemed lawmakers couldn't possibly let a program with a cute name expire. The real objective? To funnel more taxpayer dollars into the pockets of special interest groups and pharmaceutical companies, all while pretending to care about medical research.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill increases funding for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program by a whopping $2 million annually from 2027 to 2031. Wow, I'm sure that'll make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things. It's not like they're just throwing money at a problem without any real plan or oversight. The bill also extends the cord blood inventory provision until 2031, because who needs actual progress when you can just kick the can down the road?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and special interest groups will be the primary beneficiaries of this legislation. Oh, and let's not forget the politicians themselves, who'll get to tout their "commitment to medical research" while lining their pockets with campaign donations.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of legislative placebo effect – it looks good on paper, but in reality, it's just a sugar pill. The increased funding will likely be squandered on bureaucratic overhead, administrative costs, and pet projects, rather than actual research or meaningful progress. Meanwhile, the cord blood inventory extension will ensure that we continue to collect and store cord blood without any real plan for its use, because who needs a coherent strategy when you can just hoard resources?

In conclusion, this bill is a textbook example of legislative malpractice – a cynical attempt to appease special interests while pretending to address a complex issue. It's a disease, really: a chronic case of political cowardice, fueled by greed, stupidity, and a complete disregard for the well-being of the American people. Diagnosis: Terminal Stupidity, with a prognosis of continued suffering for the taxpayers.

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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$56,400
17 donors
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MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
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$6,600
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MEZZALINGUA, KIM
2 transactions
$6,600
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GRANIERI, ROBERT A.
2 transactions
$6,600
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KHAMIEES, MOHAMMAD D.
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$3,300
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BOYCE, KATHARINE
1 transaction
$2,900
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SLOANE, CANDACE LAPIDUS
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BONDERMAN, DAVID
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$2,500
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FISH, LAWRENCE K.
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FRADIN, CHARLES SUMNER
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MANCINI, RAYMOND T. SR.
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REEDER, JOE
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ROGERS, MICHAEL
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BROOKS, JOHN W. JR.
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FORMICOLA, JOSEPH JR
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GOODISON, CYNTHIA
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HALMI, DEZI
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MENCOFF, SAMUEL
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

ID: S001184

Top Contributors

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FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$13,200
May 23, 2023
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FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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MK INTERNATIONAL LLC
Organization SUMTER, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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OSWALD COOKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Organization MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,500
May 23, 2023
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HUDSON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
Organization JERSEY CITY, NJ
$1,000
Oct 27, 2023
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
May 7, 2024
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BOLDRICK, JAMES
STATEWIDE MINERALS CO OWNER
Individual MIDLAND, TX
$13,200
Jul 3, 2023
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DUHAMEL, WILLIAM
ROUTE ONE INVESTMENT CO LP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$13,200
Jul 7, 2023
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GROFF, SUSAN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NORTHRIDGE, CA
$13,200
Aug 3, 2023
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EMMET, RICHARD
JANE STREET CAPITAL FINANCE
Individual LARCHMONT, NY
$13,200
Apr 17, 2023

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

ID: S001203

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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jan 23, 2024
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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jan 23, 2024
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$2,000
Dec 28, 2023
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MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$2,000
Mar 18, 2024
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$2,000
Jul 31, 2024
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MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$1,300
Jun 27, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,300
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,300
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MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$1,200
Jun 27, 2023
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FOND DU LAC BAND
Organization CLOQUET, MN
$1,000
Jun 27, 2023

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

ID: L000575

Top Contributors

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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Oct 29, 2024
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
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SAMPLES, RYAN
SAMPLES GROUP MANAGEMENT
Individual OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$6,600
Aug 30, 2023
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KAY, ALISON
KIDS CAPITAL HEDGE FUND MANAGER
Individual BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$6,600
Jun 20, 2023
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KANADY, CHRISTIAN
ECHO INVESTMENT CAPITAL, LLC CEO
Individual NICHOLS HILLS, OK
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
RETIRED
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
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SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP MANAGING PARTNER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
Jul 31, 2024
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ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION OWNER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
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ROWAN, MARC J.
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CEO
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024
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ARMSTRONG, SINCLAIR WALKER JR.
ARMSTRONG BANK CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Individual VIAN, OK
$6,600
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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Biotech & Research confidence 0.80

    Section 2 reauthorizes and increases funding for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which supports research and development of stem cell therapies, benefiting the biotech industry.

  • The reauthorization of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program in Section 2 may lead to increased access to stem cell therapies for hospitals and health systems, potentially benefiting their patients and operations.

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