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UNCOVERED: House republicans urge trump to block organ transplant denials | History Defined

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla.Trump is already laying a sweeping set of policy goals should he win a second t

House Republicans are calling on President Donald Trump to use his executive power to prevent hospitals from denying organ transplants to individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The initiative, led by Rep. Michael Rulli of Ohio, was prompted by reports of individuals being refused life-saving organ transplants due to their vaccination status.

The letter, signed by Rulli, Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana, and five other House Republicans, highlights the case of a 12-year-old girl from Indiana and a veteran from Ohio who were both denied organ transplants because of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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