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Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1154| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (12)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 This bill imposes sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking. Specifically, the President must report to Congress a list of persons that facilitate (1) forced organ harvesting, or (2) trafficking in persons for organ harvesting. For each person on the list, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions. Furthermore, the State Department may deny or revoke the passport of an individual who has been convicted of a federal crime of knowingly transferring any human organ for valuable consideration for use in human transplantation, if the individual (1) is subject to imprisonment or supervised release resulting from that conviction, and (2) used a passport or crossed an international border when committing that crime.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8972
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1592
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-761
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2023
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 27, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1446-1449)
Mar 27, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
Mar 27, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 27, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1452-1453)
Mar 27, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H1446-1447)
View Vote
Mar 27, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8972
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1592
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021


  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-761
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2023
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 27, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1446-1449)


  • March 27, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.


  • March 27, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 27, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1452-1453)


  • March 27, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H1446-1447)
    View Vote


  • March 27, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 28, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-761: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
Congressional oversightHuman traffickingOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationSanctionsSmuggling and traffickingVisas and passports

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1154| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 This bill imposes sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking. Specifically, the President must report to Congress a list of persons that facilitate (1) forced organ harvesting, or (2) trafficking in persons for organ harvesting. For each person on the list, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions. Furthermore, the State Department may deny or revoke the passport of an individual who has been convicted of a federal crime of knowingly transferring any human organ for valuable consideration for use in human transplantation, if the individual (1) is subject to imprisonment or supervised release resulting from that conviction, and (2) used a passport or crossed an international border when committing that crime.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8972
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1592
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-761
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2023
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 27, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1446-1449)
Mar 27, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
Mar 27, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 27, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1452-1453)
Mar 27, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H1446-1447)
View Vote
Mar 27, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8972
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1592
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021


  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-761
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2023
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 27, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1446-1449)


  • March 27, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.


  • March 27, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 27, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1452-1453)


  • March 27, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H1446-1447)
    View Vote


  • March 27, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 28, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (12)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-761: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHuman traffickingOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationSanctionsSmuggling and traffickingVisas and passports