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LOST Organs Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2404

Bill 118 s 2404, also known as the LOST Organs Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of lost or misplaced organs in the organ donation process.

The bill aims to establish a national database for tracking and monitoring donated organs to ensure that they are properly accounted for and reach their intended recipients in a timely manner. This database would be accessible to medical professionals, organ procurement organizations, and transplant centers to facilitate the efficient and accurate tracking of organs throughout the donation process.

Additionally, the LOST Organs Act of 2023 includes provisions for increased oversight and accountability in the organ donation process. This includes requirements for regular audits of organ procurement organizations and transplant centers to ensure compliance with federal regulations and guidelines. Furthermore, the bill seeks to improve communication and coordination among stakeholders involved in the organ donation process, such as hospitals, transplant centers, and organ procurement organizations. This would help to streamline the process and reduce the likelihood of organs being lost or misplaced. Overall, the LOST Organs Act of 2023 aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organ donation process in the United States by implementing measures to prevent the loss or misplacement of organs. This legislation has the potential to improve outcomes for patients in need of organ transplants and increase public trust in the organ donation system.

Congressional Summary of S 2404

Lost Opportunities to Supply Transplantable Organs Act of 2023 or the LOST Organs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to take specified actions related to the transportation of organs, including tracking and publicly reporting the status of organs in the transplant supply chain. (The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network is a public-private partnership that links the professionals involved in the U.S. donation and transplantation system.)

Current Status of Bill S 2404

Bill S 2404 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2404 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023.  Bill S 2404's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2404

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2404

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2404

LOST Organs Act of 2023
LOST Organs Act of 2023
Lost Opportunities to Supply Transplantable Organs Act of 2023
A bill to improve the operation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.

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