Honor Our Living Donors Act

12/20/2024, 2:23 AM

Honor Our Living Donors Act

This bill modifies certain criteria that is used to determine eligibility under the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program, which reimburses organ donors for certain incidental expenses related to organ donation (e.g., travel expenses). 

The bill specifies that the organ recipient's income may not be considered in determining whether an organ donor may be reimbursed under the program. (Currently, an organ recipient's income may not be greater than 350% of the federal poverty guidelines.) Additionally, under the bill, organ donors may be reimbursed regardless of whether the organ recipient pays them (or could be expected to pay them) for their expenses.

The Department of Health and Human Services must report on whether the program adequately covers the expenses of organ donors, and if not, the amount of necessary funding. 

Bill 118 hr 6020, also known as the Honor Our Living Donors Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to recognize and honor individuals who have selflessly donated organs or tissues for the purpose of transplantation.

The bill aims to achieve this by establishing a national living donor registry, which would collect and maintain information on individuals who have donated organs or tissues. This registry would serve as a way to track and acknowledge the contributions of living donors, as well as provide support and resources to them.

Additionally, the Honor Our Living Donors Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the long-term health outcomes of living donors. This study would help to better understand the risks and benefits associated with living organ donation, and could potentially lead to improvements in the care and support provided to donors. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 6020 is to show appreciation for the selfless individuals who have made the decision to donate organs or tissues, and to ensure that they receive the recognition and support they deserve.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 6020
Introduced on
2023-10-24
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/23/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Honor Our Living Donors Act

This bill modifies certain criteria that is used to determine eligibility under the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program, which reimburses organ donors for certain incidental expenses related to organ donation (e.g., travel expenses). 

The bill specifies that the organ recipient's income may not be considered in determining whether an organ donor may be reimbursed under the program. (Currently, an organ recipient's income may not be greater than 350% of the federal poverty guidelines.) Additionally, under the bill, organ donors may be reimbursed regardless of whether the organ recipient pays them (or could be expected to pay them) for their expenses.

The Department of Health and Human Services must report on whether the program adequately covers the expenses of organ donors, and if not, the amount of necessary funding. 

Bill 118 hr 6020, also known as the Honor Our Living Donors Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to recognize and honor individuals who have selflessly donated organs or tissues for the purpose of transplantation.

The bill aims to achieve this by establishing a national living donor registry, which would collect and maintain information on individuals who have donated organs or tissues. This registry would serve as a way to track and acknowledge the contributions of living donors, as well as provide support and resources to them.

Additionally, the Honor Our Living Donors Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the long-term health outcomes of living donors. This study would help to better understand the risks and benefits associated with living organ donation, and could potentially lead to improvements in the care and support provided to donors. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 6020 is to show appreciation for the selfless individuals who have made the decision to donate organs or tissues, and to ensure that they receive the recognition and support they deserve.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate consideration of the income of organ recipients in providing reimbursement of expenses to donating individuals, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Health care costs and insurance•
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

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Member:  Eleanor Holmes Norton
Committee:  Energy and Commerce
Committee:  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/11/2024

Honor Our Living Donors Act

This bill modifies certain criteria that is used to determine eligibility under the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program, which reimburses organ donors for certain incidental expenses ...

Latest Action12/17/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.