Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Amendments of 2000

Summary

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Amendments of 1999 - Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the generous contribution made by each living individual who has donated an organ to save a life; and (2) acknowledges the advances in medical technology that have enabled organ transplantation with organs donated by living individuals to become a viable treatment option for an increasing number of patients. Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend programs relating to organ procurement and transplantation, among other changes requiring the Organ Procurement and Transportation Network to: (1) carry out studies and demonstration projects to improve procedures for organ procurement and allocation; and (2) develop a peer review system to assure that members of the Network comply with appropriate medical and other specified criteria. Mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish additional procedures for providing oversight of, and public accountability for, operation of the Network. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants or contracts for: (1) payment of travel and subsistence expenses incurred toward living organ donation; and (2) studies and demonstration projects. Directs the Secretary to carry out a program to educate the public about organ donation. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 5 April 2000

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 5 April 2000

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 April 2000

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 April 2000

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 4 April 2000

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 1 November 1999

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 1 November 1999

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 1 November 1999

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 July 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 July 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 July 1999

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