HF 2057: Providing a standing appropriation to the state board of regents for pediatric cancer research at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics

What it does

This bill provides a standing appropriation from the general fund of the state to the state board of regents (regents) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter in an amount equal to $1 per Iowa resident, based on the most recent annual population estimate by the United States census bureau, not to exceed $3 million per fiscal year. The bill provides that the moneys are to be used for pediatric cancer research, including laboratory research and clinical trials at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics.

House subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Medical Society; Iowa School Nurses Organization; Society of Health and Physical Educators

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Higher Education committee
2. January 28, 2026House subcommittee named: Shipley, Brown-Powers and Hora
3. January 30, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 4, 2026Committee vote: 11–0
6. February 6, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2310
7. April 29, 2026Withdrawn