The HRSA 5th Cohert contract filing by interested cord banks had to be completed in May. They are rubber stamping what has already been approved in 05'. It is a money appropriations matter to fund it for 5 more years.
HRSA Authorization for P.L. 109-129 expires September 30, 2010. Authorizing Legislation - Section 379 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended and P. L. 109-129.
National Cord Blood Inventory FY 2011 President’s Budget Request $13,883,000
Authorizing Legislation - Section 379 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by the Public Law 109-129. FY 2011 Authorization.........................................................................................................Expired Allocation Method ...............................................................................................................Contract