H.R. 2706 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
H.R. 2706 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 19, 2023, sponsored by Kat Cammack with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 19, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act This bill expressly prohibits health care providers and other entities involved in matching donated organs with recipients from denying or restricting an individual's access to organ transplants solely on the basis of the individual's disability, except in limited circumstances.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kat Cammack (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2023
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 24, 2024)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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