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Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6171

The Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023, designated as H.R. 6171 in the 118th Congress and introduced on November 2, 2023, aims to provide a tax credit for living organ donors. The bill proposes incentives for individuals who donate organs by offering a tax credit, potentially encouraging more organ donations. Further details about specific eligibility criteria, the amount of the tax credit, and implementation mechanisms can be found in the official bill text available on Congress's website.

Congressional Summary of HR 6171

Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023

This bill establishes a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for expenses related to the removal and donation of all or part of a kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, intestine, or bone marrow by a living individual for transplant into another individual. 

Expenses that may be included in the calculation of this tax credit include travel, lodging, medical expenses related to donation and follow-up care, paperwork and legal costs, lost wages, and any other costs paid by the taxpayer in connection with the transplant. 

Expenses related to the transplant that are reimbursed by any person or entity (public or private) may not be included in the calculation of the credit amount.

Current Status of Bill HR 6171

Bill HR 6171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill HR 6171 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2023.  Bill HR 6171's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6171

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6171

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6171

Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023
Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs.

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