A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program. It establishes that grant recipients cannot limit reimbursement eligibility based on an individual's income if their household income is at or below 700 percent of the poverty line. The bill sets a reimbursement cap of $10,000 for fiscal year 2027, with subsequent years adjusted by the Consumer Price Index. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is granted the authority to lower these maximum amounts if there are insufficient funds. Finally, the Act requires annual reports to Congress and a GAO study on how Medicare might pay these costs in the future.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill prohibits grant recipients from limiting reimbursement eligibility based on income for those at or below 700 percent of the poverty line.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill expands reimbursement eligibility for living donors regardless of income if they are below 700% of the poverty line, making donation more feasible.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary to submit an annual public report to Congress detailing program impacts and challenges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Eligibility for Donors: Grant recipients are prohibited from limiting reimbursement eligibility based on income for individuals whose household income is at or below 700 percent of the poverty line. Section 2, Subsection (f)(1).
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Inflation-Adjusted Reimbursements: The maximum permissible amount for reimbursement is adjusted annually by the total percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, ensuring the amount keeps up with inflation. Section 2, Subsection (g)(2)(A).
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Financial Protection for Current Donors: If the Secretary decides to lower the maximum reimbursement amount due to insufficient funds, this decision does not affect the amount of reimbursement for any approved donating individual prior to that determination. Section 2, Subsection (g)(2)(C)(i).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Reimbursement Due to Funding Shortages: The Secretary has the authority to lower the maximum permissible amount of reimbursement if they determine that a recipient has insufficient funds to provide the full amount to all donating individuals. Section 2, Subsection (g)(2)(B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prohibits grant recipients from limiting reimbursement eligibility based on income for those at or below 700 percent of the poverty line. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides inflation-adjusted reimbursement amounts for qualifying expenses up to a specific cap.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands reimbursement eligibility for living donors regardless of income if they are below 700% of the poverty line, making donation more feasible. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill mandates a GAO study on how Medicare could take over the costs of the living organ donation reimbursement program.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides financial reimbursement for qualifying expenses to living organ donors, easing potential financial burdens. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — By removing income limits for those under 700% of the poverty line, the bill helps ensure lower-income individuals can access reimbursement.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to submit an annual public report to Congress detailing program impacts and challenges.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill expands reimbursement eligibility for living donors which may support healthcare participation in the economy.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington