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This bill, the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023," aims to combat international trafficking of persons for the purpose of organ removal. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Establishing a policy for the U.S. to combat organ trafficking, promote voluntary organ donation systems, and hold accountable those involved in forced organ harvesting, including members of the Chinese Communist Party. 2. Defining key terms such as "forced organ harvesting" and "trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs." 3. Authorizing the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports of individuals convicted of organ trafficking-related offenses. 4. Requiring the U.S. government to include assessments of forced organ harvesting and organ trafficking in its annual human rights and foreign assistance reports. 5. Imposing sanctions, such as property blocking and visa restrictions, on individuals and entities found to be funding, sponsoring, or facilitating forced organ harvesting or organ trafficking. The bill also includes various exceptions and a waiver provision to ensure compliance with international obligations and facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/761/all-info