Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +9
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill authorizes significant funding and coordinates federal efforts to accelerate AI-driven pediatric cancer research.
- Scored +9
Would children be better off under this?
The legislation focuses directly on advancing treatments, cures, and prevention strategies for pediatric cancer.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes significant funding and coordinates federal efforts to accelerate AI-driven pediatric cancer research. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances clinical trial design, access, and outcomes for pediatric cancer patients utilizing AI and advanced technologies.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides dedicated funding for artificial intelligence-driven research infrastructure and data platforms. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill explicitly ensures that individuals control their health information and establishes safe, privacy-compliant data exchange standards.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill strengthens patient control over health data and promotes privacy-compliant data exchange standards. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the implementation of the act's provisions. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes a federal coordinator position and directs federal agency actions regarding pediatric cancer and AI.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The legislation focuses directly on advancing treatments, cures, and prevention strategies for pediatric cancer.
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania