Bill > SR147

This Resolution denounces the practice of organ harvesting from individuals who have not given their consent, specifically targeting Falun Gong practitioners and political prisoners within the People's Republic of China (PRC). The resolution highlights that while organ transplantation is a medical miracle when conducted ethically, the PRC performs a significant number of transplants annually without adhering to international transparency standards, leading to unaccounted-for organ sources. It details how the PRC government officially sanctioned the use of organs from executed prisoners as early as 1984, with reports indicating that a substantial portion of these organs came from executed prisoners, and that prisoners of conscience, particularly Falun Gong practitioners, are believed to be the primary victims of this practice since the early 2000s. The resolution explains that Falun Gong is a spiritual practice that gained popularity but was subsequently targeted by the PRC government, leading to the detention and abuse of its followers, some of whom are allegedly killed for their organs. The resolution also notes that other groups, such as ethnic minorities and political dissidents, may also be targeted. Ultimately, this resolution condemns the killing of prisoners for organ harvesting as a violation of medical ethics and human rights, and mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to key U.S. and Chinese government officials.