H.R. 5160
Reauthorizes bone marrow and cord blood transplant programs
Extends two federal programs through 2031 that help patients get bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplants from donors who are not related to them.
- Programs continue through 2031
- Drops the fixed goal of 150,000 stored cord blood units, letting the agency decide how much is enough
- Agency must manage the supply's size and mix to be most useful
- Defines a high-quality cord blood unit as one meeting industry and Food and Drug Administration standards
Passed the House · Senate's turn