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A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national education campaign about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue transplants. Funds a public awareness campaign to educate both the general public and healthcare providers.

Sponsored By

Gary C. Peters
Democrat · Michigan · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 24, 2026
  2. Jun 24, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the general public and healthcare providers by increasing their awareness of the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue transplants. It may lead to more informed decisions about these types of transplants for patients and their families.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedJun 24, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.