Vote Yes on this bill if you want to continue federal funding for stem cell transplant and cord blood programs, improve access to high-quality and diverse cord blood units, and use current science to manage supplies more efficiently.

Organizations that support this bill may include patient advocacy groups, transplant hospitals, blood and cord blood banks, medical research organizations, and groups focused on improving treatment access for people with serious blood diseases.

Vote No on this bill if you want to avoid increased federal spending, limit the federal government’s role in managing cord blood supplies, or keep existing program rules instead of updating them.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include taxpayer watchdog groups, advocates for lower federal spending, and organizations concerned about expanding federal control over medical inventory and grant decisions.