S.4494

American Cures Act

Introduced·5/12/26

The American Cures Act aims to prioritize funding for biomedical research.

The American Cures Act authorizes appropriations for biomedical research, including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense health program, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It exempts certain appropriations from sequestration and adjusts budgetary effects. Funding amounts are specified for each fiscal year from 2027 to 2037, with increases based on the Consumer Price Index.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 12

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)