This bill, titled the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023," aims to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal. Its primary purpose is to establish policies and mechanisms to address these illicit practices. Key provisions include authorizing the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports of individuals convicted of organ trafficking offenses, requiring the State Department to report on forced organ harvesting and trafficking for organ removal in foreign countries, and imposing sanctions on individuals or entities involved in such activities. The legislation targets forced organ harvesting practices, particularly those alleged to be carried out by the Chinese Communist Party. It has significant implications for international human rights, organ donation systems, and U.S. foreign policy toward countries engaging in these practices.
This bill, titled the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023," aims to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal. Its primary purpose is to establish policies and mechanisms to address these illicit practices. Key provisions include authorizing the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports of individuals convicted of organ trafficking offenses, requiring the State Department to report on forced organ harvesting and trafficking for organ removal in foreign countries, and imposing sanctions on individuals or entities involved in such activities. The legislation targets forced organ harvesting practices, particularly those alleged to be carried out by the Chinese Communist Party. It has significant implications for international human rights, organ donation systems, and U.S. foreign policy toward countries engaging in these practices.