To combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself and Mr. Keating) …
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Establishes comprehensive U.S. policy to combat international trafficking in persons for organ removal. Promotes voluntary organ donation systems and holds accountable those involved in forced organ harvesting, including Chinese Communist Party members.
Who Benefits and How
Victims of forced organ harvesting benefit from U.S. policy prioritizing their protection. Human rights organizations benefit from codified policy framework. Voluntary organ donation systems worldwide benefit from U.S. diplomatic promotion.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Persons implicated in forced organ harvesting face U.S. accountability measures. Countries with inadequate organ donation systems face diplomatic pressure to improve.
Key Provisions
- Defines forced organ harvesting as removal via coercion, abduction, deception, or abuse
- Establishes policy to hold CCP members accountable
- Promotes voluntary organ donation systems internationally
- Creates framework aligned with Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Combats forced organ harvesting and establishes sanctions framework
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Establish legal framework and diplomatic tools to combat organ trafficking"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Removal of organs by means of coercion, abduction, deception, fraud, or abuse of power
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