A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
1/3/2025, 9:02 PMSummary of Bill S 5437
Bill 118 s 5437, also known as the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Registration Fee Authorization Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to give the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).The OPTN is a national network that matches donated organs with individuals in need of transplants. Currently, the network operates without any registration fees for its members. However, this bill seeks to change that by allowing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose fees on OPTN members.
The purpose of these registration fees is to help cover the costs associated with operating the OPTN, such as maintaining the network's database, coordinating organ matches, and providing support services to transplant centers and patients. By collecting these fees, the bill aims to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the OPTN. It is important to note that the bill does not specify the amount of the registration fees or how they will be calculated. Instead, it simply grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to establish and collect these fees as deemed necessary. Overall, Bill 118 s 5437 represents an effort to provide financial support for the OPTN and ensure that it can continue to fulfill its vital role in facilitating organ transplants and saving lives.
Current Status of Bill S 5437
Bill S 5437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2024. Bill S 5437 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2024. Bill S 5437's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 5, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5437
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3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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