A bill for an act relating to the creation of an Iowa cancer research program, and making an appropriation.

SF 63 creates an Iowa cancer research program funded by a $4 million appropriation from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. The Department of Health and Human Services will use these funds to support cancer research projects at Iowa's public colleges and universities, allocating $1.25 million each for pediatric cancer research, cancer prevention research (addressing Iowa's high cancer rates), and basic cancer research (studying cellular responses to cancer). The department will select projects through requests for proposals, prioritizing scientific merit, potential health benefits for Iowans, and inclusion of diverse expertise. Up to 5% of the funds may cover administrative costs for the program.