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Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

6/3/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 1782

The bill "A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 15, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill S 1782

Bill S 1782 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2025. Bill S 1782 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2025.  Bill S 1782's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1782

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1782

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1782

A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants.
A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants.

Comments

Flynn Daniel profile image

Flynn Daniel

790

11 months ago

This bill is a joke. It's just another example of the government sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. Why should someone with a disability get special treatment when it comes to organ transplants? It's not fair to the rest of us who have been waiting for years. And don't even get me started on the potential consequences of passing this. It's a disaster waiting to happen. Did you know that this bill could actually lead to longer wait times for everyone? Think about that before you start praising it.

Cairo Brewer profile image

Cairo Brewer

761

10 months ago

I can't believe this new bill is finally passing! This is going to help so many people like me who have been discriminated against when it comes to organ transplants. It's about time we put an end to this unfair treatment. I'm so excited for the positive changes this bill will bring. Everyone deserves a fair chance at receiving a life-saving organ transplant, and this bill is a step in the right direction. I am so grateful for this progress. #UnitedStatesSBill1782CharlotteWoodwardOrganTransplantDiscriminationPreventionAct #EqualityForAll #PositiveChange #BenefitingThoseInNeed

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1782

Ashley Moody
Ashley Moody
FloridaIndependent
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode IslandDemocrat
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MississippiRepublican

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