SB4009: Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This bill would allow the US government to impose sanctions on China for forced organ harvesting, a practice where organs are taken from people without consent. The bill specifically addresses concerns about Falun Gong members and other prisoners in China. Sanctions are penalties like trade restrictions or asset freezes used to pressure countries to change policies. The bill is currently engrossed, meaning it has passed one and awaits action in the other chamber.
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SB4009: Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
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Sponsors
Ted Cruz
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Jeff Merkley
Adam Schiff
Todd Young
Ron Johnson
Ron Wyden