Cancer Research Trust Fund Act

The Cancer Research Trust Fund Act establishes a dedicated trust fund within the Treasury to support cancer research initiatives. The fund is financed by allocating ten percent of the gross duties collected on imported tobacco and tobacco substitute products each fiscal year. These funds are transferred to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who coordinates with the Department of Defense to conduct critical research into early screening, prevention, treatments, and innovative therapies. The legislation specifically directs that this research prioritize rare cancers and those affecting pediatric populations.