To 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.

1/23/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 hr 628, also known as the Organ Donor Reimbursement Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to remove the consideration of income for organ recipients when providing reimbursement for expenses to individuals who donate organs. This bill seeks to ensure that individuals who donate organs are not financially burdened by the donation process, regardless of the income level of the recipient.

The main purpose of this bill is to promote organ donation by making it more accessible and affordable for individuals who wish to donate. By eliminating the income consideration for organ recipients, the bill aims to remove any financial barriers that may prevent individuals from donating organs.

In addition to eliminating income consideration, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to organ donation. These provisions may include measures to increase awareness about organ donation, improve the organ donation process, and enhance support for organ donors. Overall, Bill 119 hr 628 is a non-partisan effort to promote organ donation by ensuring that individuals who donate organs are not financially disadvantaged. By removing income consideration for organ recipients, this bill aims to make organ donation more accessible and equitable for all individuals, regardless of their financial situation.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 628

Introduced on
2025-01-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 hr 628, also known as the Organ Donor Reimbursement Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to remove the consideration of income for organ recipients when providing reimbursement for expenses to individuals who donate organs. This bill seeks to ensure that individuals who donate organs are not financially burdened by the donation process, regardless of the income level of the recipient.

The main purpose of this bill is to promote organ donation by making it more accessible and affordable for individuals who wish to donate. By eliminating the income consideration for organ recipients, the bill aims to remove any financial barriers that may prevent individuals from donating organs.

In addition to eliminating income consideration, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to organ donation. These provisions may include measures to increase awareness about organ donation, improve the organ donation process, and enhance support for organ donors. Overall, Bill 119 hr 628 is a non-partisan effort to promote organ donation by ensuring that individuals who donate organs are not financially disadvantaged. By removing income consideration for organ recipients, this bill aims to make organ donation more accessible and equitable for all individuals, regardless of their financial situation.
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.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.