Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-15T15:13:42Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9840 Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/15/2024, 3:13 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9840

The Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act, designated as H.R. 9840 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 25, 2024, aims to address discrimination related to kidney donation. The bill likely includes provisions to prevent discrimination based on various factors, promote equal access to kidney donation opportunities, and potentially establish guidelines or regulations to ensure fair treatment of individuals involved in kidney donation processes. For detailed information on the specific directives or actions proposed, the official bill text available at the provided URLs should be referenced.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9840

Bill HR 9840 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9840 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9840's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9840

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9840

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9840

Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act

To prohibit life insurance providers from discriminating based on a person's status as a living kidney donor, and for other purposes.

Comments

Dominic Herbert

659

1 year ago

I don't get why this bill is making it seem like discrimination is okay. I mean, why should someone be forced to donate their kidney if they don't want to? It's my body, my choice, right? How is this bill really going to help anyone in the long run?

Kole Gray

617

1 year ago

I ain't sure about this new bill on kidneys, but I reckon it's a good thing for folks who need 'em. It's gonna help a lot of people out there, that's for sure.