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Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7900| House 
| Updated: 7/31/2020
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 31, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Medical ethicsOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation

Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7900| House 
| Updated: 7/31/2020
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 31, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medical ethicsOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation