Chairs Rodgers and Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing on Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Washington, D.C. -House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced a Subcommittee hearing titled "A Year Removed: Oversight of Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Implementation."

"Patients awaiting an organ transplant and their families anxiously hope and pray for a match. At the same time, individuals coping with the loss of a loved one deserve to know that a donated organ is going to save a life. Unfortunately, for years the organ transplant system has been hampered by inefficiencies, mismanagement, and risks to patient safety," said Chairs Rodgers and Griffith. "Last year, Congress passed a bipartisan bill led by Reps. Bucshon and Kelly to improve the system and give hope to patients in need. This hearing will provide an opportunity to hear from experts and stakeholders about how the law is being implemented and what challenges remain."

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "A Year Removed: Oversight of Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Implementation."

WHAT: A Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing to explore implementation of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act.

DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

TIME:10:30 AM ET

LOCATION: 2322 Rayburn House Office Building

WITNESSES: Witnesses will be announced and are by invitation only.

This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online athttps://energycommerce.house.gov/. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Lauren Kennedy with the Committee staff at [email protected]. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at [email protected].