H.R. 2114 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Mar 14, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks insurance coverage for organ transplants in China
This bill prevents Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurers from paying for organ transplants that happen in China or use organs obtained outside the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. It also makes it illegal for health care providers to perform these transplants or provide related services, except for emergency care needed to treat complications. Violations can result in criminal charges and financial penalties.
How it affects you
If you rely on Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance, you won't be able to get coverage for organ transplants in China or from organs obtained outside the official U.S. network. This affects people who might otherwise travel abroad for transplants, as well as health care providers and insurers involved in transplant services.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025)
Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025 or the Block Act of 2025
This bill prohibits Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurers from covering organ transplants that occur in China or that involve organs that are not procured through the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
The bill also prohibits health care providers from performing such a transplant or related services, except for life-saving services that are necessary as a result of such a transplant. Violations are subject to criminal and civil penalties.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2114
A BILL
Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Neal P. Dunn (R-FL-2) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 14, 2025: “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.”