Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
International Human Rights: Stopping Forced Organ Harvesting
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill aims to stop the practice of taking human organs from people against their will. It targets international "organ harvesting," where people are tricked, kidnapped, or forced into giving up their organs.
- It specifically targets foreign officials and groups who are involved in these crimes. It also affects anyone convicted of organ trafficking by allowing the government to take away their U.S. passport or refuse to give them a new one.
- The goal is to protect human rights and stop a black market where people are exploited for their body parts. It requires the U.S. to track which countries are doing this and include those details in annual human rights reports.
- People found to be involved in forced organ harvesting will face "sanctions." This means the U.S. can freeze their bank accounts, stop them from doing business in America, and ban them from entering the country.
- The bill includes exceptions to make sure these punishments do not stop food, medicine, or other life-saving humanitarian aid from reaching people in need.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 1 (Roll no. 119). (text: 5/5/2025 CR H1819-1820)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 1 (Roll no. 119). (text: 5/5/2025 CR H1819-1820)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
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