Falun Gong Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Falun Gong Protection Act aims to hold the Chinese government accountable for alleged forced organ harvesting from persecuted groups, including practitioners of Falun Gong. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals involved in this practice and restricts visas and entry for Chinese nationals identified as participating. The bill also directs the State Department to report on China’s organ transplant policies and practices, and to assess whether the persecution of Falun Gong constitutes an atrocity.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China.
- Restricts visas and entry for Chinese nationals identified as participating in organ harvesting.
- Requires the State Department to report on China’s organ transplant policies and practices, including the number of transplants and organ sources.
- Directs the State Department to assess whether the persecution of Falun Gong constitutes an atrocity.
- Establishes a process for updating lists of sanctioned individuals.
- Includes a sunset provision, terminating the sanctions after 5 years.
- Exempts humanitarian assistance related to food, medicine, and vital aid from sanctions.
- Prohibits sanctions on the importation of goods.
Who is affected
- People’s Republic of China
- Falun Gong practitioners
- Foreign individuals involved in organ harvesting
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