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Introduced
12/16/2021
12/16/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Scott Perry (R)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
André Carson (D),
Steve Chabot (R),
John Curtis (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Young Kim (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
María Salazar (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6319/all-info | 12/17/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6319/BILLS-117hr6319ih.pdf | 12/29/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6319/BILLS-117hr6319ih.pdf.pdf | 12/29/2021 |
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