What is the current status of HR 1540?

HR 1540 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 1540?

HR 1540 was sponsored by Scott Perry (R), Rep.

Imposes Sanctions for Organ Harvesting in China

IntroducedFebruary 24, 2025

In the Senate1 year ago

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In the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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International AffairsAsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightForeign propertyHuman rightsMedical ethicsOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsReligionSanctionsVisas and passports

Why This Matters

This bill imposes sanctions on individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China and prevents them from entering the United States.

If you are involved in organ harvesting in China, this bill will block your entry into the United States and freeze your assets.

Who this affects

foreign individuals · officials involved in organ harvesting

What this bill changes

1The bill requires the President to create and update a list of individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China.
2It bans these individuals from entering the United States and blocks their assets within the country.
3The United States will work with allies to coordinate sanctions against those involved in these practices.

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Falun Gong Protection Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that have knowingly and directly engaged in or facilitated the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. Sanctions may not be imposed on the importation of goods or with respect to specified transactions related to humanitarian assistance. The authority to impose sanctions under this bill expires five years after enactment.

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