What is the current status of HR 7581?

HR 7581 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7581?

HR 7581 was sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis (R), Rep.

Medicare Support for Kidney Donor Training

IntroducedFebruary 13, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Why This Matters

This bill aims to set up a program that pays for training people who help living kidney donors. It is important because more trained facilitators can lead to more successful kidney donations, helping patients who need transplants.

If you know someone considering being a kidney donor, this bill could help make the process smoother and more supported.

Who this affects

living kidney donors · patients waiting for kidney transplants

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a program to pay for training facilitators who help living kidney donors.
2The program will be part of the Medicare system, which provides health coverage for seniors.
3It aims to improve the process of kidney donation by ensuring trained facilitators are available.
4The bill focuses on increasing the number of living kidney donors to help patients in need.
5It is currently introduced in the House of Representatives for consideration.

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