US HB7900 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 31 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 31 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Specifies that certain payments and pilot programs relating to organ donation do not violate the National Organ Transplant Act, which prohibits the exchange of valuable consideration for human organs. Specifically, it excludes additional types of reimbursements and payments related to organ donation from the definition of valuable consideration, such as costs for (1) dependent care; (2) certain medical expenses for up to 10 years after a donation; (3) paperwork or legal services; and (4) term life insurance policies, subject to some limitations. In addition, the federal government, states, or local governments may carry out pilot programs to evaluate the effects of removing disincentives or providing noncash benefits on the availability of organs for transplant, provided these programs meet ethical and other conditions.
Title
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
Rep. William Timmons [R-SC] | Rep. Mike Kelly [R-PA] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-07-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-07-31 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7900/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7900/BILLS-116hr7900ih.pdf |