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Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1503| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2025
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
William R. Keating (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a United States policy to actively combat international trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs and forced organ harvesting . It aims to promote voluntary organ donation systems globally and uphold human dignity, specifically targeting accountability for those implicated in these illicit activities, including members of the Chinese Communist Party. The bill grants the Secretary of State authority to deny or revoke passports for individuals convicted of organ trafficking offenses who used a passport or crossed an international border during their crime. It also mandates amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, requiring annual reports to Congress that assess the prevalence of forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs in every foreign country. Furthermore, the President is required to identify and list individuals or entities that fund, sponsor, or facilitate these illicit practices. Upon identification, these persons will face comprehensive sanctions , including the blocking of their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction, and individuals will be deemed inadmissible to the United States with their visas revoked. Exceptions are provided for the importation of goods, compliance with international obligations, and the provision of vital humanitarian assistance, with a presidential waiver option for national security interests.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8972
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1154
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1592
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
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.
May 5, 2025
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.
May 5, 2025
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.
May 7, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
May 7, 2025
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)
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May 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2025
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 118-1154
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1592
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    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.


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.


  • May 5, 2025
    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.


  • May 7, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)


  • May 7, 2025
    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)
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  • May 7, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 8, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Congressional oversightHuman traffickingOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationSanctionsSmuggling and traffickingVisas and passports

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1503| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2025
This legislation establishes a United States policy to actively combat international trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs and forced organ harvesting . It aims to promote voluntary organ donation systems globally and uphold human dignity, specifically targeting accountability for those implicated in these illicit activities, including members of the Chinese Communist Party. The bill grants the Secretary of State authority to deny or revoke passports for individuals convicted of organ trafficking offenses who used a passport or crossed an international border during their crime. It also mandates amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, requiring annual reports to Congress that assess the prevalence of forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs in every foreign country. Furthermore, the President is required to identify and list individuals or entities that fund, sponsor, or facilitate these illicit practices. Upon identification, these persons will face comprehensive sanctions , including the blocking of their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction, and individuals will be deemed inadmissible to the United States with their visas revoked. Exceptions are provided for the importation of goods, compliance with international obligations, and the provision of vital humanitarian assistance, with a presidential waiver option for national security interests.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8972
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1154
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1592
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
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.
May 5, 2025
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.
May 5, 2025
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.
May 7, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
May 7, 2025
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)
View Vote
May 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2025
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 118-1154
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1592
    Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    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.


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.


  • May 5, 2025
    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.


  • May 7, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)


  • May 7, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • May 7, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 8, 2025
    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 (1)
William R. Keating (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHuman traffickingOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationSanctionsSmuggling and traffickingVisas and passports