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Introduced
07/31/2024
07/31/2024
In Committee
07/31/2024
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 and entities within the People's Republic of China that are involved in the forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. The bill outlines the U.S. policy to avoid cooperation with China in the organ transplantation field, take measures to end China's organ harvesting campaign, and work with allies to highlight China's persecution of Falun Gong. It requires the President to submit a list of foreign persons engaged in forced organ harvesting and impose sanctions, such as blocking their property and denying them entry into the U.S. The bill also mandates a report on China's organ transplant policies and practices, including an assessment of whether the persecution of Falun Gong constitutes an atrocity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Marco Rubio (R)*,
Ted Cruz (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 07/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4914/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4914/BILLS-118s4914is.pdf |
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