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Honor Our Living Donors Act
2/20/2025, 7:28 PM
Summary of Bill HR 628
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 628
Honor Our Living Donors Act
This bill modifies certain criteria used to determine eligibility under the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program, which reimburses organ donors for certain incidental expenses related to organ donation (e.g., travel expenses).
The bill specifies that the organ recipient's income may not be considered in determining whether an organ donor may be reimbursed under the program. (Currently, an organ recipient's income may not be greater than 350% of the federal poverty guidelines.) Additionally, under the bill, organ donors may be reimbursed regardless of whether the organ recipient pays them (or could be expected to pay them) for their expenses.
The Department of Health and Human Services must report on whether the program adequately covers the expenses of organ donors, and if not, the amount of necessary funding.
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Current Status of Bill HR 628
Bill HR 628 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 628 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 628's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 628
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 628
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 628
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 628
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