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Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3569| House 
| Updated: 5/31/2021
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (12)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7900
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7900
    Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 31, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3569| House 
| Updated: 5/31/2021
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7900
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7900
    Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 31, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (12)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted