Bills · HR 330
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 330Organ and tissue donation and transplantationGovernment studies and investigations
Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to improve the efficiency of organ donation referrals, which could ultimately save more lives. Thousands of Americans are currently on waiting lists for organ transplants, and every minute counts in identifying potential donors.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to the identification and widespread adoption of best practices for using electronic systems to streamline the donation process. This might mean more timely referrals, potentially increasing the number of available organs. If it doesn't pass, hospitals might continue with varying, potentially less efficient, manual or electronic systems, missing opportunities to improve and potentially resulting in fewer organs being donated than otherwise possible.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must conduct a study on hospitals' use of electronic automated referrals for organ donation.
This study will gather crucial information on current practices and potential improvements in organ donation identification.
PROVISION 02
The study must identify staff time savings, timeliness variations, and potential improvements over human interaction achieved through electronic referrals.
Understanding these benefits can highlight the value of automated systems in increasing efficiency and donor identification.
PROVISION 03
The study must develop recommendations to promote the use of electronic automated referrals and actions needed for nationwide implementation.
These recommendations could guide future policy and widespread adoption, potentially increasing organ donation rates.
PROVISION 04
HHS must submit a report on the study's findings to relevant Congressional committees within one year of the bill's enactment.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with data to consider future legislative actions related to organ donation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
18
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 85%
DEM 8 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 330
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 330Organ and tissue donation and transplantationGovernment studies and investigations
Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
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