Falun Gong Protection Act

Hozzl · 2024-07-18T00:23:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4132 Falun Gong Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/18/2024, 12:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4132

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 4132

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4132

Bill HR 4132 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4132 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4132's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 8, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4132

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International Affairs

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AsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightForeign propertyHuman rightsMedical ethicsOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsReligionSanctionsVisas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4132

Falun Gong Protection ActFalun Gong Protection ActFalun Gong Protection ActFalun Gong Protection ActTo provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

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