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US S4914

US S4914
Falun Gong Protection Act


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Introduced
07/31/2024
In Committee
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 07/31/2024)

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