H.R. 1262 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025
H.R. 1262 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 12, 2025, sponsored by Michael T. McCaul with 313 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 313
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority with respect to research on rare pediatric diseases, including by permitting the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to satisfy pediatric study requirements and by reauthorizing programs that support pediatric research. Specifically, the bill modifies requirements relating to molecularly targeted pe…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Sponsor
Michael T. McCaul (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 180 Democrats, 133 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 1, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Dec 2, 2025)
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Other Health bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 766: SEWER Act
- H.R. 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 271: Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025
- H.R. 272: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025
- H.R. 307: ARC Act of 2025
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