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HRES 1181118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for designation of April as "National Donate Life Month" and expressing gratitude to all Americans who have registered to be organ and tissue donors.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 3, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1181 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating April as "National Donate Life Month" and extends gratitude to Americans who have registered as organ and tissue donors. The resolution aims to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and encourage more individuals to register as donors. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed bill text or summary is available beyond the title and referral information.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1181 sought to promote organ and tissue donation awareness by supporting a national designation for April but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the designation of April as National Donate Life Month to promote organ and tissue donation.
  • It expresses gratitude to Americans who have registered as organ and tissue donors.
  • The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not progress further and expired.
Who Benefits?

['Organ and tissue donors and potential recipients', 'Health advocacy organizations focused on organ donation', 'Public health agencies involved in donor registration and awareness']

Potential Concerns

['The resolution does not include funding or enforcement mechanisms, which may limit its practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or policy changes.', 'Lack of detailed legislative text limits clarity on implementation or specific actions.']

Political Context

The resolution fits within ongoing congressional efforts to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation. It is a non-binding House resolution, which typically serves to express the sentiment of the chamber rather than enact law. Referral to the Subcommittee on Health is standard for health-related measures. The bill expired without further action, indicating limited legislative momentum.

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Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness of organ and tissue donation through national recognition efforts.', 'Potential encouragement for more Americans to register as organ donors, indirectly supporting transplant programs.', "Support for health organizations' outreach activities during National Donate Life Month."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is symbolic and does not impose new legal requirements or allocate resources. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed legislative text and lack of funding provisions, which limits the scope of oversight. The bill's failure to advance beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative priority or consensus.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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