Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025

# Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025 aims to establish or clarify rules around voluntary donation of biological materials (such as tissue, blood, or organs) for research purposes. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it would ensure that research involving donated biological materials is conducted with proper informed consent from donors and maintains ethical standards in how research institutions handle such donations. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect research institutions, universities, and medical centers that conduct studies involving human biological materials, as well as individuals who donate such materials for research. It could also impact patients whose tissue or samples might be used in medical studies. **Current Status:** The bill (S.

1270) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Thomas Tillis (R-NC) and is currently in committee, meaning it's under review and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. Limited details about specific provisions are currently available.