RE:RE:RE:RE:New Press Release - Oncolytics Biotech® and SOLTI Present Positive Translational Data at SABCS LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, is thrilled that the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill, increasing funding for the dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense (DoD) from $15 to $20 million for the new fiscal year in their version of the bill. In order for this funding increase to get enacted into law, the Senate will need to advance their version of the bill and the increase will need to be kept intact throughout conference negotiations between both chambers.
As a result of PanCAN's ongoing advocacy efforts, the House Defense Appropriations committee included $15 million for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program when the Fiscal Year (FY) 24 Defense Appropriations Act was reported out of committee. As the bill was advancing to final passage, Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL) supported by Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Andre Carson (D-IN) and John Joyce (R-PA) introduced an amendment to increase funding for the program by $5 million. The full House responded in support and the FY 24 Defense Appropriations Act was passed by the House with $20 million dedicated to pancreatic cancer research. While this is a critical milestone, PanCAN will continue to advocate to ensure the increase is included as the bill moves through next steps with the Senate and conference negotiations.