Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Amendments of 2000
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2000 | House · vote #101 | On Passage | Passed | 275–147 | See who voted → |
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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.