Falun Gong Protection Act

7/18/2024, 12:23 AM

Falun Gong Protection Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. The sanctions shall not apply to certain activities, such as authorized U.S. intelligence or law enforcement activities.

Bill 118 hr 4132, also known as the Falun Gong Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals who practice Falun Gong, a spiritual movement that originated in China.

The bill seeks to address the ongoing persecution and human rights abuses faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China, including arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor. It calls for the US government to take a strong stance against these violations and to hold accountable those responsible for them.

Specifically, the Falun Gong Protection Act calls for the US government to impose sanctions on Chinese officials and entities involved in the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. It also calls for increased support for human rights defenders and organizations working to promote religious freedom and human rights in China. Overall, the bill aims to raise awareness of the plight of Falun Gong practitioners and to advocate for their rights and freedoms on the international stage. It underscores the importance of upholding human rights and religious freedom for all individuals, regardless of their beliefs or practices.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 4132
Introduced on
2023-06-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/8/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Falun Gong Protection Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. The sanctions shall not apply to certain activities, such as authorized U.S. intelligence or law enforcement activities.

Bill 118 hr 4132, also known as the Falun Gong Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals who practice Falun Gong, a spiritual movement that originated in China.

The bill seeks to address the ongoing persecution and human rights abuses faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China, including arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor. It calls for the US government to take a strong stance against these violations and to hold accountable those responsible for them.

Specifically, the Falun Gong Protection Act calls for the US government to impose sanctions on Chinese officials and entities involved in the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. It also calls for increased support for human rights defenders and organizations working to promote religious freedom and human rights in China. Overall, the bill aims to raise awareness of the plight of Falun Gong practitioners and to advocate for their rights and freedoms on the international stage. It underscores the importance of upholding human rights and religious freedom for all individuals, regardless of their beliefs or practices.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Asia•
China•
Civil actions and liability•
Congressional oversight•
Foreign property•
Human rights•
Medical ethics•
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents•
Religion•
Sanctions•
Visas and passports

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Latest Summary6/24/2024

Falun Gong Protection Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvestin...

Latest Action7/8/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.