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Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025
3/31/2025, 3:36 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2114
Bill 119 hr 2114 aims to make changes to several key laws related to healthcare and organ transplants in order to prevent certain organ transplants that have ties to the People's Republic of China. The bill specifically targets titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the National Organ Transplant Act.
The main goal of the bill is to prohibit organ transplants that involve organs obtained from individuals in China who have been subjected to forced organ harvesting or other unethical practices. This is in response to concerns about human rights abuses in China, particularly in relation to the treatment of prisoners and minority groups.
By amending these laws, the bill seeks to ensure that organ transplants in the United States are conducted ethically and in accordance with international standards. It also aims to send a strong message to China and other countries that the United States will not tolerate the exploitation of individuals for their organs. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2114 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses important ethical concerns related to organ transplants and human rights abuses. It reflects a commitment to upholding ethical standards in healthcare and promoting respect for human dignity.
The main goal of the bill is to prohibit organ transplants that involve organs obtained from individuals in China who have been subjected to forced organ harvesting or other unethical practices. This is in response to concerns about human rights abuses in China, particularly in relation to the treatment of prisoners and minority groups.
By amending these laws, the bill seeks to ensure that organ transplants in the United States are conducted ethically and in accordance with international standards. It also aims to send a strong message to China and other countries that the United States will not tolerate the exploitation of individuals for their organs. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2114 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses important ethical concerns related to organ transplants and human rights abuses. It reflects a commitment to upholding ethical standards in healthcare and promoting respect for human dignity.
Congressional Summary of HR 2114
Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025 or the Block Act of 2025
This bill prohibits Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurers from covering organ transplants that occur in China or that involve organs that are not procured through the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
The bill also prohibits health care providers from performing such a transplant or related services, except for life-saving services that are necessary as a result of such a transplant. Violations are subject to criminal and civil penalties.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2114
Bill HR 2114 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2114 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2114's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2114
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2114
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2114
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the National Organ Transplant Act to prohibit certain organ transplants with specified connections to the People's Republic of China.
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the National Organ Transplant Act to prohibit certain organ transplants with specified connections to the People's Republic of China.
Comments

Charleigh Hoyle
1,084
1 year ago
Not sure how I feel about it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2114
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