Bill > S957

This bill, known as the Honor Our Living Donors Act, amends the Public Health Service Act to improve financial support for organ donors by prohibiting the consideration of an organ recipient's income when providing reimbursement for donation-related expenses. Specifically, the bill requires that grant recipients who provide financial assistance to organ donors must not take into account the financial status of the organ recipient when determining reimbursement. The legislation also removes previous provisions that expected payments from organ recipients and mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the grant program's effectiveness. The annual report must include the number of donors who did not receive full expense reimbursement and the estimated total funding needed to completely cover donors' qualifying expenses. By making these changes, the bill aims to remove financial barriers that might discourage potential organ donors and ensure more comprehensive support for individuals who generously donate organs to help others in need.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/957/all-info