# 116-hr-7900: Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020

116-hr-7900, Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA); status Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-7900
- Congress: 116
- Title: Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced: 2020-07-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2020 This bill specifies that certain payments and pilot programs relating to organ donation do not violate the National Organ Transplant Act, which prohibits the exchange of valuable consideration for human organs. Specifically, it excludes additional types of reimbursements and payments related to organ donation from the definition of valuable consideration, such as costs for (1) dependent care; (2) certain medical expenses for up to 10 years after a donation; (3) paperwork or legal services; and (4) term life insurance policies, subject to some limitations. In addition, the federal government, states, or local governments may carry out pilot programs to evaluate the effects of removing disincentives or providing noncash benefits on the availability of organs for transplant, provided these programs meet ethical and other conditions.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large] (D-GU), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2020-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-1570: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020
- 116-hr-1108: Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019
- 116-hr-748: CARES Act
- 116-hr-550: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
- 116-hr-2382: USPS Fairness Act
- 116-hr-1379: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-7900 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7900)

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- [116-hr-748: CARES Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-748)
- [116-hr-550: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-550)
- [116-hr-2382: USPS Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2382)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7900 (as of 2025-11-18).