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OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act

3/10/2025, 5:54 PM

Summary of Bill S 532

Bill 119 s 532, also known as the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Registration Fee Authorization Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to give the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to organ donation and transplantation.

The main focus of the bill is to provide funding for the OPTN, which is responsible for matching organ donors with patients in need of transplants. By collecting registration fees from network members, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be able to ensure that the OPTN has the necessary resources to effectively carry out its mission.

In addition to authorizing registration fees, the bill may also include provisions related to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the organ donation and transplantation process. This could involve measures to increase the number of registered organ donors, streamline the matching process, or enhance communication between transplant centers and organ procurement organizations. Overall, Bill 119 s 532 seeks to support the important work of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network by providing the necessary funding and resources to help save lives through organ donation and transplantation.

Congressional Summary of S 532

OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act

This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), for three years, to collect registration fees directly from a member of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) (e.g., organ procurement organizations and transplant hospitals) for each transplant candidate the member places on the waiting list.

Registration fees for the OPTN were historically collected through a contractor. The bill authorizes HRSA, for three years following the bill’s enactment, to collect registration fees directly from OPTN members for each candidate they place on the list and distribute the fees to support the operation of the OPTN. HRSA must publish on the OPTN website the amount of fees collected from each member and their use.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a review relating to the registration fees and report to Congress within two years after the bill’s enactment.

Additionally, the bill supports (1) the integration of electronic health records systems into the OPTN, such as automated referrals and granting procurement organizations access to records of potential donors; and (2) the establishment of a dashboard to display statistics relating to the OPTN.

Current Status of Bill S 532

Bill S 532 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 532 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025.  Bill S 532's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 532

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 532

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 532

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, and for other purposes.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Daniella Love

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8 months ago

This bill gonna take my money for what? It's a scam, plain and simple. And did you know it was introduced by Senator John Doe?