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.
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.
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
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)
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.
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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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.
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.
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
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)
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.
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1819: 1; text: CR H1819-1820)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1503.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1894-1895)
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)