Shandra Eisenga TB Study Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (2026-06-30)
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What this bill does
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on whether it's feasible to develop a reliable, standardized test for detecting tuberculosis in tissue taken from human cadavers. The goal is to improve donor screening and safety in the organ and tissue donation system. The Secretary would report findings and recommendations to Congress within three years.
Who it affects
It would most directly affect organ and tissue donation organizations, transplant recipients, and the federal health agencies involved in donor screening and safety.
Key points
- Requires a feasibility study on developing a standardized TB test for cadaver tissue, to begin within 2 years of enactment.
- Directs HHS to consult with the NIH, CDC, FDA, HRSA, and donation/post-mortem stakeholders like organ procurement organizations and tissue banks.
- Study may assess current science, testing methods, implementation issues, pilot studies across diverse populations, and scientific or regulatory barriers.
- Requires a report to Congress within 3 years with findings and recommendations, including any needed legislative or regulatory action.
- Allows the Secretary to use existing HHS appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out the study, subject to available funding.
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Supporting this bill means directing HHS to study and report on whether a standardized test for detecting tuberculosis in cadaver tissue can be developed to improve donation safety.
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