Provide federal funding and support for research and treatment of pediatric cancer.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with STAR Act?
As of April 20, 2026, H.R. 8399 sits in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort faces the same hurdle as the previous version that expired in 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by STAR Act (H.R. 8399 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6397 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6397 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Alma Adams (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.