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HR5791Referred to Committee

BLOOD Centers Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-17
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Tony Wied
Tony Wied
Republican · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000829

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (6)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Kim Schrier (D-WA-8)Original· 2025-10-17
  • Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI-7)Original· 2025-10-17
  • Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7)· 2025-11-07
  • Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-1)· 2025-12-16
  • Shomari Figures (D-AL-2)· 2026-01-07
  • Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)· 2026-03-24

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-10-17

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish new federal standards and support for blood donation centers across the country, likely including requirements for blood collection, testing, and storage to ensure safety and quality. It would affect blood banks, hospitals, and the millions of Americans who donate blood or receive transfusions by setting clearer rules for how blood products are handled and distributed. The legislation aims to strengthen the nation's blood supply system and protect both donors and patients who depend on blood transfusions for medical treatment.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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