Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7868

Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026

Living Organ Donation: Higher Reimbursements and Expanded Eligibility

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The Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026 has been introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Key Points

This bill helps people who donate an organ, like a kidney or part of a liver, by paying them back for the money they spend on travel, lodging, and medical costs related to the donation.
It makes many more people eligible for this help by allowing anyone whose household income is at or below 700% of the federal poverty level to apply for reimbursement, which is a much higher limit than current rules.
Starting in 2027, the maximum amount a donor can get back would be $10,000. This limit would then increase every year to keep up with the rising cost of living so the benefit doesn't lose value over time.
The goal is to remove financial barriers to organ donation, ensuring that being a hero and saving a life doesn't cause a person to struggle financially or go into debt.
The government would be required to provide yearly reports on how many people are using the program and study how Medicare could help cover these costs in the future.

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Milestones

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Mar 9, 2026House

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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Mar 9, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7868

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.