Bill

Bill > HR6319


US HR6319

US HR6319
Falun Gong Protection Act


summary

Introduced
12/16/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Falun Gong Protection Act, aims to impose sanctions on individuals in China responsible for or complicit in the involuntary harvesting of organs, primarily targeting Falun Gong practitioners. It outlines a series of findings that detail the persecution of Falun Gong, a spiritual practice, by the Chinese government, including allegations of forced organ harvesting. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that such actions violate human rights and calls for the U.S. to avoid cooperation with China's organ transplantation system and to work with allies to highlight China's persecution of Falun Gong. It also requires the Secretary of State to submit a report on China's organ transplant policies and practices.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 11/01/2022)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...