S. 532: OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-12):
OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act
This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), for three years, to collect registration fees directly from a member of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) (e.g., organ procurement organizations and transplant hospitals) for each transplant candidate the member places on the waiting list.
Registration fees for the OPTN were historically collected through a contractor. The bill authorizes HRSA, for three years following the bill’s enactment, to collect registration fees directly from OPTN members for each candidate they place on the list and distribute the fees to support the operation of the OPTN. HRSA must publish on the OPTN website the amount of fees collected from each member and their use.
The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a review relating to the registration fees and report to Congress within two years after the bill’s enactment.
Additionally, the bill supports (1) the integration of electronic health records systems into the OPTN, such as automated referrals and granting procurement organizations access to records of potential donors; and (2) the establishment of a dashboard to display statistics relating to the OPTN.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 532 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 532?
S. 532 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 532 are available on congress.gov.
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