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Introduced
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing organs. Key provisions include:
- Authorizing the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports for individuals convicted of organ trafficking offenses.
- Requiring the State Department to include assessments of forced organ harvesting and organ trafficking in its annual human rights reports, and to submit additional reports ranking countries based on their efforts to address these practices.
- Prohibiting the export of organ transplant surgery devices to entities responsible for forced organ harvesting or organ trafficking.
- Requiring the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that facilitate forced organ harvesting or organ trafficking, particularly those from "Tier 3" countries with high levels of these practices.
- Requiring a report on U.S. medical and educational institutions that train organ transplant surgeons from "Tier 3" countries.
The bill seeks to address the global issue of forced organ harvesting and trafficking, with a focus on holding accountable individuals and entities involved in these abuses, especially those linked to certain foreign governments.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (37)
Chris Smith (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Ed Case (D),
David Cawthorn (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
María Salazar (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Van Taylor (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 05/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1592/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1592/BILLS-117hr1592ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1592/BILLS-117hr1592ih.pdf.pdf |
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