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HR2589FEDERALin_committee

Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025

April 2, 2025

medical research human remains regulatory compliance public health ethics

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Apr 2, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes federal standards for the handling and sale of human remains for non-transplant research, requiring for-profit entities to register with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and comply with new record-keeping and inspection mandates.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

For-profit body brokers

These entities must register with the federal government, pay fees, and submit to regular inspections.

Medical and research institutions

Non-profit schools and research organizations are exempt from registration but must operate under the broader regulatory framework.

Funeral service professionals

The bill explicitly exempts these professionals from the registration requirements.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill creates a federal registration and oversight system for businesses that sell human bodies or body parts for research and education. It requires these businesses to prove they have donor consent, maintain detailed records, and undergo regular government inspections.

Key Facts

Requires for-profit entities that acquire and sell human bodies or parts for research/education to register with the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Exempts organ procurement networks, funeral service professionals, and non-profit schools of medicine/dentistry/mortuary science from the registration requirement.
Mandates that registrants provide proof of informed donor consent for non-transplant use.
Requires registrants to maintain detailed records, including donor medical history, chain of custody, and final disposition documentation.
Authorizes the Secretary to conduct regular inspections of registrant premises and records.
Requires registrants to pay annual fees to cover the costs of implementing and enforcing these regulations.
Mandates that registrants notify the Secretary within 30 days of any changes to their business information.
Requires specific labeling and packaging protocols for all human bodies and parts in a registrant's possession.
Limits the use and disclosure of donor information according to future federal regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect organ donation for transplants?

No. The bill explicitly excludes the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and entities involved in human transplantation.

Will funeral homes be required to register under this law?

No. Funeral service professionals are exempt regarding the preparation, transportation, and final disposition of human bodies.

Who pays for the new inspection program?

The Secretary will establish annual fees for s, calculated based on the projected costs of enforcement and inspections.

Why It Matters

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Federalization of Body Broker Oversight

The bill represents a shift toward federal oversight of the 'body broker' industry, which has historically been subject to varying state-level regulations.

Department of Health and Human Services

Connected Entities

personGus Bilirakis“U.S. Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“The Secretary of this department is tasked with oversight and registration.”Map →

personLois Frankel“U.S. Representative who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

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