The Caroline Pryce Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2008 passed, authorizing the appropriation of $30 million a year for fiscal years 2009 through 2013. But it does not guarantee the funds.
2009
no funds were appropriated.
2010
Appropriations for 2010 total $5.6 million as follow (source CureSearch).
Labor Health and Human Services
$3 million directed to the Centers for Disease Control for a pediatric cancer registry, a critical source of information to support research.
$1 million in the office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide much needed outreach, resource and program services for children with cancer and their families.
In addition, the National Cancer Institute received an increase in funding for FY2010, through the Labor Health and Human Services appropriation bill. The estimated amount that will be apportioned specifically for pediatric cancer research will be $4 million above last year’s level.
Defense Appropriation
$1.6 million for pediatric cancer research in the Defense appropriation which passed in the House yesterday and will be voted on in the Senate on Saturday.
