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Falun Gong Protection Act
3/27/2025, 1:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 817
Bill 119 s 817, also known as the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of imposing sanctions on the People's Republic of China for their alleged practice of forced organ harvesting. The bill seeks to address the serious human rights violation of forcibly removing organs from individuals without their consent, particularly targeting prisoners of conscience and minority groups in China.
If passed, the bill would authorize the US government to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting in China, including freezing assets and banning entry into the United States. The legislation also calls for increased transparency and accountability in the organ transplant industry, as well as support for international efforts to combat this practice.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold China accountable for these egregious human rights abuses and to send a strong message that such practices will not be tolerated. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact of sanctions on US-China relations and the effectiveness of such measures in addressing the issue. Overall, Bill 119 s 817 represents a bipartisan effort to address the issue of forced organ harvesting in China and to promote human rights and ethical standards in the global organ transplant industry.
If passed, the bill would authorize the US government to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting in China, including freezing assets and banning entry into the United States. The legislation also calls for increased transparency and accountability in the organ transplant industry, as well as support for international efforts to combat this practice.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold China accountable for these egregious human rights abuses and to send a strong message that such practices will not be tolerated. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact of sanctions on US-China relations and the effectiveness of such measures in addressing the issue. Overall, Bill 119 s 817 represents a bipartisan effort to address the issue of forced organ harvesting in China and to promote human rights and ethical standards in the global organ transplant industry.
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Current Status of Bill S 817
Bill S 817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill S 817 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2025. Bill S 817's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 817
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 817
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 817
A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Comments

Raiden House
1,100
1 year ago
I don't get why they're making such a big deal about this bill. It's like, really? Forced organ harvesting in China? That's messed up, but like, what are we gonna do about it? It's not like it affects us here in the US, right? I mean, it's sad and all, but I don't see how this bill is gonna change anything. Just seems like a waste of time and money if you ask me.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 817
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