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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1540Civil actions and liabilityOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation

Falun Gong Protection Act

INTRO FEB 24· LAST ACTION MAY 6

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The Americans most directly affected would be those involved in the U.S. government, specifically the President, the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health. They would be responsible for creating lists, implementing sanctions, and producing reports as required by the bill. U.S. financial institutions and businesses would also be affected as they would need to comply with asset freezes and transaction prohibitions for sanctioned individuals.

Globally, foreign individuals (non-U.S. citizens) in China who are determined to have knowingly engaged in or facilitated involuntary organ harvesting would be directly impacted by sanctions, facing asset freezes and travel bans to the U.S. The bill also specifically mentions the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, indicating they are a primary group this legislation aims to protect by deterring forced organ harvesting.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

The President must impose sanctions on foreign individuals who knowingly engage in or facilitate involuntary organ harvesting within China.

This provision creates direct consequences for those involved in human rights abuses related to forced organ harvesting.

PROVISION 02

The President must create and regularly update a public list of these individuals, leading to asset freezes and travel bans.

This ensures transparency and provides a mechanism to identify and punish perpetrators through specific sanctions.

PROVISION 03

Sanctioned individuals will have their property and assets in the U.S. blocked and will be ineligible for visas or entry into the United States.

These measures directly impact the financial and travel freedoms of those involved in the illicit practice.

PROVISION 04

The bill establishes a U.S. policy to avoid cooperation with China in organ transplantation while the Chinese Communist Party is in power.

This signals a clear diplomatic and ethical stance against the Chinese government's practices in this field.

PROVISION 05

The Secretary of State must submit a comprehensive report on China's organ transplant policies and practices, including sources of organs.

This ensures ongoing oversight and public reporting on a critical human rights issue, aiding future policy decisions.

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ACTION TIMELINE

9 EVENTS

MAY 6

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

MAY 5

Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

HOUSE · FLOOR

MAY 5

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1830-1833)

FLOOR

MAY 5

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1540.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1540

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedFeb 24, 2025

Last actionMay 6, 2025

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025

House BillHR 1540Civil actions and liabilityOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation

Falun Gong Protection Act

INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 6, 2025

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Introduced

In Committee

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Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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The President must impose sanctions on foreign individuals who knowingly engage in or facilitate involuntary organ harvesting within China.

This provision creates direct consequences for those involved in human rights abuses related to forced organ harvesting.

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The President must create and regularly update a public list of these individuals, leading to asset freezes and travel bans.

This ensures transparency and provides a mechanism to identify and punish perpetrators through specific sanctions.

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Sanctioned individuals will have their property and assets in the U.S. blocked and will be ineligible for visas or entry into the United States.

These measures directly impact the financial and travel freedoms of those involved in the illicit practice.

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The bill establishes a U.S. policy to avoid cooperation with China in organ transplantation while the Chinese Communist Party is in power.

This signals a clear diplomatic and ethical stance against the Chinese government's practices in this field.

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The Secretary of State must submit a comprehensive report on China's organ transplant policies and practices, including sources of organs.

This ensures ongoing oversight and public reporting on a critical human rights issue, aiding future policy decisions.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment

President must submit the initial list of foreign persons engaged in or facilitating involuntary organ harvesting.

Not later than one year after enactment, and annually thereafter, and as new information becomes available

President must submit an updated list of foreign persons.

Not later than 120 days after submitting the initial list, and every 120 days thereafter

President must submit reports on the use of waiver authority.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment

Secretary of State must submit a report on China's organ transplant policies and practices.

5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act

Authority to impose sanctions under this section terminates.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
civil/criminal	As provided in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705)	A person who violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations promulgated to carry out the sanctions.

GLOSSARY

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Sanctions: Restrictions imposed by one country on another country, or on specific individuals or entities, to pressure them to change certain policies or behaviors.
Foreign Person: An individual or entity that is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Forced Organ Harvesting: The practice of surgically removing organs from a living or recently deceased person without their consent, often for profit or transplant, and sometimes from prisoners or persecuted groups.
Falun Gong: A spiritual practice from China involving meditation and a moral philosophy. It has faced severe persecution by the Chinese government since 1999.
People's Republic of China (PRC): The official name for mainland China, often referred to simply as China.
Inadmissible to the United States: A foreign person who is legally prohibited from entering or staying in the United States.
Appropriate Congressional Committees: Specific committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that are responsible for overseeing the policy area covered by the bill.

ACTION TIMELINE

9 EVENTS

MAY 6, 25

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 5, 25

Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

FLOOR

MAY 5, 25

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1830-1833)

FLOOR

MAY 5, 25

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1540.

FLOOR

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