Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 1154, also known as the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of forced organ harvesting in foreign countries. The bill seeks to prohibit the entry of individuals into the United States who have been involved in the practice of forced organ harvesting, as well as impose sanctions on foreign governments that engage in or support such activities.

The bill defines forced organ harvesting as the practice of removing organs from individuals without their consent for the purpose of transplantation or other medical procedures. It also includes provisions for the identification and investigation of individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting, as well as the coordination of efforts with international partners to combat this practice.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force within the Department of State to monitor and report on instances of forced organ harvesting around the world, as well as to develop strategies for preventing and addressing this human rights violation. The task force would also be responsible for recommending sanctions against individuals and entities found to be complicit in forced organ harvesting. Overall, the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 aims to raise awareness of and combat the practice of forced organ harvesting, both domestically and internationally, in order to protect the rights and dignity of individuals around the world.