What is the current status of S 4009?

S 4009 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored S 4009?

S 4009 was sponsored by Ted Cruz (R), Sen.

Sanctions Against Organ Harvesting in China

IntroducedMarch 5, 2026

In the House1 month ago

Intro

Senate

House

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Ready for a House vote.

No date is set.

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Why This Matters

This bill aims to stop forced organ harvesting in China by imposing sanctions on those responsible. It seeks to protect human rights and hold violators accountable.

If you care about human rights, this bill seeks to take action against organ harvesting practices in China.

Who this affects

Individuals impacted by organ harvesting · Families impacted by organ harvesting

What this bill changes

1This bill would impose sanctions on individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China.
2It would freeze assets of those found responsible for these practices.
3The bill aims to prevent the import of goods produced through forced organ harvesting.

The debate

The case for

China has refused to answer charges of forced organ harvesting.

Sen. Ted CruzThe bill's sponsor

The case against

The Senate passed it by unanimous consent.

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Last changed 1 month ago · checked hourly

Sanctions Against Organ Harvesting in China

IntroducedMarch 5, 2026

In the House1 month ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Ready for a House vote.

No date is set.

Why This Matters

This bill aims to stop forced organ harvesting in China by imposing sanctions on those responsible. It seeks to protect human rights and hold violators accountable.

If you care about human rights, this bill seeks to take action against organ harvesting practices in China.

Who this affects

Individuals impacted by organ harvesting · Families impacted by organ harvesting

What this bill changes

1This bill would impose sanctions on individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China.
2It would freeze assets of those found responsible for these practices.
3The bill aims to prevent the import of goods produced through forced organ harvesting.

The debate

The case for

China has refused to answer charges of forced organ harvesting.

Sen. Ted CruzThe bill's sponsor

The case against

The Senate passed it by unanimous consent.

Go deeper

Read full document

Last changed 1 month ago · checked hourly