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Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-1520| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (28)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the context of organ transplants and related medical services. It applies to a wide range of covered entities , including licensed healthcare providers and transplant hospitals, ensuring that their practices do not unfairly exclude individuals based on a disability. Specifically, the bill prohibits these entities from denying a qualified individual eligibility for, or access to, an organ transplant or related services, refusing referrals, or denying placement on a transplant waiting list solely due to their disability. A qualified individual is defined as someone who meets eligibility requirements with or without a support network, auxiliary aids, or reasonable modifications to policies. An important provision allows a disability to be considered only if a physician, following an individualized evaluation, deems it medically significant to the receipt of the organ transplant or services. However, the bill explicitly states that an individual's inability to independently comply with post-transplant health requirements cannot be considered medically significant if they have a necessary support network to assist them. Furthermore, covered entities are required to make reasonable modifications to their policies and practices and provide necessary auxiliary aids and services , unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the services or impose an undue burden. Individuals alleging violations can seek expedited resolution through the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services, without limiting other existing legal remedies. The act's provisions apply comprehensively to all stages, from evaluation and listing to the transplant itself and post-transplant treatment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8981
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1235
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2706
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 29, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
Apr 29, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1782
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
Jun 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-159.
Jun 23, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2858-2860)
Jun 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1520.
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)
Jun 23, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)
Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8981
    Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1235
    Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2706
    Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 29, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.


  • April 29, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1782
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.


  • June 12, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-159.


  • June 23, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 23, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2858-2860)


  • June 23, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1520.


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)


  • June 23, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)


  • June 23, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 24, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1782: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability and health-based discriminationOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPublic-private cooperation

Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-1520| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
This legislation aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the context of organ transplants and related medical services. It applies to a wide range of covered entities , including licensed healthcare providers and transplant hospitals, ensuring that their practices do not unfairly exclude individuals based on a disability. Specifically, the bill prohibits these entities from denying a qualified individual eligibility for, or access to, an organ transplant or related services, refusing referrals, or denying placement on a transplant waiting list solely due to their disability. A qualified individual is defined as someone who meets eligibility requirements with or without a support network, auxiliary aids, or reasonable modifications to policies. An important provision allows a disability to be considered only if a physician, following an individualized evaluation, deems it medically significant to the receipt of the organ transplant or services. However, the bill explicitly states that an individual's inability to independently comply with post-transplant health requirements cannot be considered medically significant if they have a necessary support network to assist them. Furthermore, covered entities are required to make reasonable modifications to their policies and practices and provide necessary auxiliary aids and services , unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the services or impose an undue burden. Individuals alleging violations can seek expedited resolution through the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services, without limiting other existing legal remedies. The act's provisions apply comprehensively to all stages, from evaluation and listing to the transplant itself and post-transplant treatment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8981
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1235
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2706
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 29, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
Apr 29, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1782
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
Jun 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-159.
Jun 23, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2858-2860)
Jun 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1520.
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)
Jun 23, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)
Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8981
    Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1235
    Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2706
    Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 29, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.


  • April 29, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1782
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.


  • June 12, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-159.


  • June 23, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 23, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2858-2860)


  • June 23, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1520.


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)


  • June 23, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2858-2859)


  • June 23, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 24, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (28)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1782: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability and health-based discriminationOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPublic-private cooperation