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HRES 1586118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Mid-America Transplant.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Nov 20, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1586 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the 118th Congress to recognize the 50th anniversary of Mid-America Transplant, an organization involved in organ and tissue transplantation. The resolution does not include legislative provisions or appropriations but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the organization's milestone. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1586 is a commemorative resolution recognizing Mid-America Transplant's 50 years of service, with no legislative or regulatory impact, and it did not progress beyond committee referral.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of Mid-America Transplant.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • The bill contains no legislative text or policy changes and has expired without further action.
Who Benefits?

['Mid-America Transplant organization', 'Organ and tissue transplant community', 'Healthcare professionals involved in transplantation']

Potential Concerns

['No direct implementation or funding requirements are associated with this resolution.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or policy changes.', "The resolution's failure to advance means no formal congressional recognition was enacted."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has jurisdiction over health-related matters. It is a common practice for Congress to pass resolutions recognizing significant anniversaries of organizations involved in public health and medical services. The bill did not receive further legislative action and expired, reflecting the procedural nature of such resolutions.

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Indirect Effects

['The resolution could have raised public awareness about the importance of organ and tissue transplantation.', "Recognition might have supported Mid-America Transplant's efforts in outreach or fundraising indirectly.", "Failure to pass may have limited formal congressional acknowledgment but does not affect the organization's operations."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This resolution is a ceremonial measure without legislative or regulatory authority. Transparency considerations are minimal due to the absence of substantive policy provisions or funding. The bill's status as failed/expired indicates no formal congressional endorsement was recorded.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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