The End Kidney Deaths Act Note

The End Kidney Deaths Act

To the Editor The End Kidney Deaths Act (HR 2687) is a data-informed, ethically grounded proposal developed by nondirected kidney donors (individuals who donate kidneys to strangers) to address the persistent shortage of transplantable kidneys. Backed by 38 organizations, the End Kidney Deaths Act will provide a $10 000 annual tax credit for 5 years (totaling $50 000) to individuals who donate a kidney to a stranger. The End Kidney Deaths Act has the potential to increase living kidney donation, save lives, and reduce taxpayer costs.