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- H.R.1235
H.R.1235: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (27 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 23, 2021
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 or restricting an individual's access to organ transplants solely on the basis of the individual's disability, except in limited circumstances. Specifically, these entities may consider an individual's disability when making decisions about...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) |