Today, Maureen McBride, Ph.D., the CEO of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. This legislation prohibits discrimination in organ transplantation against individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities.
“The U.S. organ transplant matching system was created 40 years ago to serve every patient in need, which is why we strongly believe no one should be denied placement on the national waitlist solely because of his or her disability.
We’re pleased to see the House pass this legislation, which advances our shared goal of ensuring equity for patients with disabilities in our nation’s donation and transplant system. Thank you, U.S. Reps. Kat Cammack and Debbie Dingell for your leadership. We look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure all Americans, regardless of their disability, have equitable access to organ transplants, and urge the U.S. Senate to quickly pass this legislation led by U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Maggie Hassan.”
About UNOS
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a nonprofit organization that serves the organ donation and transplant system and broader public health community through its work developing new technologies and initiatives, conducting data-driven research and analysis, providing expert consulting services, advocating for patients, and being a leader in bringing communities together to save lives.
