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HR 1262 Passed a chamber

Requires the FDA to clarify which pediatric study rules apply to a drug, extends the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program through September 30, 2029, and creates an Abraham Accords Office within the Food and Drug Administration.

Official title: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

Next stop Senate: awaiting action
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 12-FEB-2025
Referred 12-FEB-2025
Approved by committee 17-SEP-2025
Reported 31-OCT-2025
On the calendar 31-OCT-2025
Passed 01-DEC-2025
Senate
Received 02-DEC-2025
Key points
  • Requires the FDA to determine which pediatric study requirement applies to a drug before the applicant's initial study plan is due, and gives companies 45 days to respond in writing to a noncompliance letter before a penalty can be imposed for lack of due diligence.
  • Extends the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program through September 30, 2029, and changes the user fee timing for vouchers.
  • Limits orphan drug exclusivity so that it applies only to the same approved use or indication, and authorizes $25,000,000 per fiscal year for 2026 through 2028 for pediatric drug studies.
  • Establishes an Abraham Accords Office at the FDA to provide technical assistance and facilitate interactions with regulatory partners in Abraham Accords countries, and raises the Medicare Improvement Fund amount from $1,403,000,000 to $2,622,000,000.
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (12-FEB-2025); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 01-DEC-2025).

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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Health

Sponsor Michael T. McCaul (R-TX) Cosponsors · 313
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