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Congress moves to end disability-based transplant denial

Congress moves to end disability-based transplant denial

Summary

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved a bill to stop discrimination against people with disabilities in organ transplants. The bill aims to make sure everyone, including those with disabilities, can get life-saving transplants.

Key Facts

  • The Senate committee involved is the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
  • The bill seeks to ban discrimination based on disability in organ transplants.
  • It applies to members of the national organ transplant network.
  • The goal is to ensure equal access to life-saving care.
  • This change aims to help all Americans, regardless of disability status.
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