Congress One

The Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 aims to remove barriers for individuals who choose to donate an organ. It prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurance companies from denying coverage, canceling policies, or charging higher premiums solely because a person is a living organ donor. The bill also clarifies that time needed to recover from organ donation surgery qualifies as a "serious health condition" under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This ensures that eligible employees can take job-protected leave to donate an organ without the risk of losing their employment. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to update public educational materials to include information about the risks and benefits of donation, as well as how these new insurance protections work. It does not provide financial compensation for donors, nor does it mandate that insurance companies cover the medical costs of the donation procedure itself.

This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, beginning on August 3, 2025. TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. The legislation primarily affects Haitian nationals currently living in the United States. Under this designation, eligible individuals can apply for work permits, are protected from being detained based on their immigration status, and cannot be deported from the U.S. while their TPS remains valid. It is important to note that TPS is temporary and does not provide a direct path to lawful permanent resident status (a green card) or U.S. citizenship. The protection expires after the 18-month period unless the Department of Homeland Security chooses to extend the designation.