TRANSPLANT Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 8, 2021)
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 just happenedFeb 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S575)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 8, 2021
- Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S575)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate