House Bill 8981
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8981
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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 access to an organ transplant solely on the basis of an individual's disability.
December 16, 2020
12/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:58 PM