To prohibit the consideration of COVID–19 vaccination status in determining eligibility for organ donation or transplantation, and in providing services to Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law— no individual may be determined to be ineligible for organ donation or receipt of an organ transplant on the basis of the COVID–19 vaccination status. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, and product standards. The main policy areas are Veterans, Finance, Healthcare, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law— no individual may be determined to be ineligible for organ donation or receipt of an organ transplant on the basis of the COVID–19 vaccination status...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law— no individual may be determined to be ineligible for organ donation or receipt of an organ transplant on the basis of the COVID–19 vaccination status.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Finance, Healthcare, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill creates prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law— no individual may be determined to be ineligible for organ donation or receipt of an organ transplant on the basis of the COVID–19 vaccination status.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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