Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
Introduced on February 21, 2025 by Christopher Henry Smith
Sponsors (2)
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AI Summary
This bill aims to stop forced organ harvesting around the world. It tells the President to identify people and groups that fund or help this abuse and punish them with financial blocks and travel bans, starting with a list due within 180 days of the law taking effect. It also says the U.S. should work globally to support safe, voluntary organ donation and hold those responsible— including members of the Chinese Communist Party—accountable.
The State Department may deny or take away passports from people convicted of selling human organs if they used a passport or crossed a border to commit the crime. U.S. human rights reports must also include a country-by-country look at forced organ harvesting and organ trafficking. There are narrow exceptions so lifesaving aid and required international obligations can continue.
- Who is affected: People and groups tied to forced organ harvesting or organ trafficking abroad; individuals convicted of organ-sales crimes who traveled across borders; U.S. agencies that issue passports and track human rights .
- What changes: Financial blocks on assets in the U.S., visa bans and revocations, possible passport denial or revocation, and required reporting on this abuse in foreign countries .
- When: The first sanctions list is due within 180 days after enactment; visa revocations for listed individuals take effect immediately once applied .