Rep. María Elvira Salazar announced on December 2, 2025, that the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act. Salazar, a U.S. Representative from Florida’s 27th congressional district, expressed her support as a co-sponsor of the bill in both English and Spanish through her official social media account.
In her first post, Salazar stated, “Last night, the House unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act. I’m proud to co-sponsor this bill, which accelerates treatments for pediatric cancer, expands access to life-saving therapies for rare-disease kids, and fuels the research our families urgently” (December 2, 2025).
She reiterated this message in Spanish: “Anoche, la Cámara aprobó por unanimidad la Ley Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance. Me enorgullece copatrocinar este proyecto de ley, que acelera los tratamientos contra el cáncer pediátrico, amplía el acceso a terapias que salvan vidas para niños con enfermedades raras y” (December 2, 2025).
A third post included only a link: “https://t.co/oFZH1Cp3Mj” (December 2, 2025).
The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act is designed to promote advancements in pediatric cancer treatment and improve access to therapies for children with rare diseases. The legislation aims to increase research funding and accelerate development of new treatments.
The passage of this act reflects ongoing efforts by lawmakers to address gaps in pediatric healthcare and support families affected by childhood illnesses.
