NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

FY 2025 and FY 2026 Appropriations for organ donation and transplantation activities (HRSA). FY 2025 and FY 2026 Appropriations for CDC Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative. FY 2025 and FY 2026 Appropriations for kidney research at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. FY 2025 and FY 2026 Appropriations for Indian Health Service.

HCR · Health Issues

Activities to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including the Honor our Living Donors Act (H.R. 628, S. 957) and the Living Donor Protection Act (to be introduced). Implementation of P.L. 118-14, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." Implementation of the Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Support for telemedicine and telehealth access. Activities in support of access to affordable, accessible health care. Comments on the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Networks Kidney Transplantation Committee regarding the Continuous Distribution (CD) of kidneys project. Comments on the Monitor Ongoing eGFR Modification Policy Requirements from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Networks Minority Affairs Committee.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 628, S. 957

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

Initiatives to expand access to home dialysis. Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medications. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Access to Medicaid. Implementation of the Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative.