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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8018· House(119-HR-8018)

ISLET Act

Rep. Norman
Age: 73 years
South Carolina
Introduced
3/19/2026
Last activity
3/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Ralph Norman
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "ISLET Act," aims to regulate human cadaveric islets for transplantation as organs. It specifically amends the Public Health Service Act to include human cadaveric islets alongside the pancreas. The Act clarifies that these islets are not considered drugs, biological products, or human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update specific regulations within one year. Finally, the Secretary must report to Congress on the progress of these regulatory updates within six months.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    The bill establishes a regulatory framework for human cadaveric islet transplantation by classifying them as organs.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+3

    By clarifying the regulatory status of islets, the bill facilitates the clinical implementation of endocrine transplantation.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3

    The bill supports advanced medical treatments that can manage chronic endocrine conditions.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.