HR 4474 · 98th Congress · Health
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize financial assistance for organ procurement organizations, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Clean Bill H.R.5580 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.(1984-05-03)
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National Organ Transplant Act - Title I: Organ Procurement Activities - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make planning and operations grants for local organ procurement organizations. Sets forth eligibility criteria. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1989. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a United States Transplantation Network to provide a central registry linking donors and potential recipients; (2) establish and maintain an organ recipient registry; (3) maintain an identifiable unit in the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate Federal organ transplant programs and policies; and (4) publish an annual report on the scientific and clinical status of organ transplantation. Directs the Secretary to establish a Task Force on Organ Transplantation. Requires such Task Force to: (1) conduct a national conference within six months; and (2) report to the Secretary. Terminates the Task Force 12 months after such report is submitted. Title II: Prohibition of Organ Purchases - Prohibits the purchase or sale of human organs if such transfer affects commerce. Establishes criminal penalties for such…
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2 Democrats3 Republicans