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TRANSPLANT Act of 2021

Introduced: February 8, 2021 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S575)
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Timely ReAuthorization of Necessary Stem-cell Programs Lends Access to Needed Therapies Act of 2021 or the TRANSPLANT Act of 2021

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which provides support to patients who need a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant or umbilical cord blood transplant.

The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a periodic review of the science of using adult stem cells and birthing tissues in therapeutic treatments.

In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the regenerative medicine workforce.

What's happening now February 8, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S575)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 941 Related bill TRANSPLANT Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Apr 13, 2021
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Feb 8, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 8, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 288: TRANSPLANT Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-288/
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"S. 288: TRANSPLANT Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-288/.
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S. 288, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-288/.
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