GIFT Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-26T15:20:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2015 GIFT Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/26/2025, 3:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2015

Bill 119 HR 2015, also known as the "Organ Transplant Non-Discrimination Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent hospitals from considering a patient's vaccination status when selecting organ recipients. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals are not denied access to life-saving organ transplants based on their vaccination status.

If passed, this legislation would prohibit hospitals from discriminating against individuals who have chosen not to receive certain vaccinations by excluding them from consideration for organ transplants. The bill aims to protect the rights of all individuals to receive equal access to medical treatment, regardless of their vaccination choices.

Supporters of the bill argue that vaccination status should not be a determining factor in organ transplant decisions, as it is unrelated to the individual's ability to benefit from the transplant. They believe that all individuals should have the right to receive medical treatment based on their medical needs, rather than their vaccination status. Opponents of the bill may argue that vaccination status is an important factor to consider in organ transplant decisions, as it can impact the individual's overall health and ability to recover from the transplant surgery. They may also argue that prioritizing vaccinated individuals for organ transplants could help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2015 seeks to ensure that individuals are not unfairly discriminated against in organ transplant decisions based on their vaccination status. The bill aims to promote equal access to life-saving medical treatment for all individuals, regardless of their vaccination choices.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2015

Bill HR 2015 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 2015 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 2015's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2015

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit hospitals from taking into account vaccination status in selecting organ recipients.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit hospitals from taking into account vaccination status in selecting organ recipients.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2015

W. Gregory Steube

Florida(Republican)

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