SAVE Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement Act of 2022 or the SAVE Act of 2022

This bill prohibits transplant centers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status for purposes of determining eligibility or assigning priority for organ transplants.

The SAVE Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 6534, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues related to immigration and border security.

The SAVE Act of 2022 proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase funding for border security, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. This is aimed at preventing illegal immigration and enhancing national security.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, such as increasing penalties for employers who hire undocumented immigrants and expanding the use of E-Verify, an electronic system that allows employers to verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Furthermore, the SAVE Act of 2022 also includes provisions to address issues related to visa overstays and asylum fraud. The bill proposes measures to improve tracking of individuals who overstay their visas and to streamline the asylum process to prevent abuse of the system. Overall, the SAVE Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing immigration and border security issues in the United States. It includes a range of measures to enhance national security, enforce immigration laws, and prevent abuse of the immigration system.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6534

Introduced on
2022-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/1/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement Act of 2022 or the SAVE Act of 2022

This bill prohibits transplant centers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status for purposes of determining eligibility or assigning priority for organ transplants.

The SAVE Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 6534, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues related to immigration and border security.

The SAVE Act of 2022 proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase funding for border security, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. This is aimed at preventing illegal immigration and enhancing national security.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, such as increasing penalties for employers who hire undocumented immigrants and expanding the use of E-Verify, an electronic system that allows employers to verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Furthermore, the SAVE Act of 2022 also includes provisions to address issues related to visa overstays and asylum fraud. The bill proposes measures to improve tracking of individuals who overstay their visas and to streamline the asylum process to prevent abuse of the system. Overall, the SAVE Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing immigration and border security issues in the United States. It includes a range of measures to enhance national security, enforce immigration laws, and prevent abuse of the immigration system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit transplant centers from discriminating against an individual seeking an organ on the basis of whether the individual is vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Immunology and vaccination•
Infectious and parasitic diseases•
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/8/2022

Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement Act of 2022 or the SAVE Act of 2022

This bill prohibits transplant centers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status for purposes of determining ...


Latest Action2/2/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.