What is the 'Give Kids a Chance Act'?

The 'Give Kids a Chance Act' is a new law that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve pediatric cancer trials using combinations of drugs.

Who advocated for the 'Give Kids a Chance Act'?

Seven-year-old Alexander Brown, who has an aggressive brain tumor, and his family actively advocated for the 'Give Kids a Chance Act' by meeting with lawmakers.

When was the 'Give Kids a Chance Act' signed into law?

President Trump signed the 'Give Kids a Chance Act' into law this Tuesday as part of a large spending bill.

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Legislation allows FDA approval for drug combination trials.
7-year-old Alexander Brown advocated for the 'Give Kids a Chance Act'.
President Trump signed the bill into law as part of a spending package.

Boy's Fight Inspires New Cancer Treatment Law

President Trump has signed into law the 'Give Kids a Chance Act,' a significant piece of legislation that could dramatically alter pediatric cancer treatments. This act empowers the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve clinical trials for pediatric cancers that involve drug combinations.

The advocacy for this bill was spearheaded by 7-year-old Alexander Brown of Hinsdale, Illinois, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in 2023. His family, alongside Alexander, traveled to Washington D.C. in September 2025 to personally petition lawmakers.

This legislative achievement was integrated into a larger spending bill, successfully passing and being signed by President Trump this Tuesday. The Brown family expressed profound joy and relief, viewing this as a brighter future for Alexander and many other young patients.