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Stop Forced Organ Harvesting and Trafficking Act

This act aims to combat forced organ harvesting and human trafficking for organ removal. It introduces new rules for passports, requires reporting on these practices in other countries, and imposes sanctions on individuals and entities involved in such activities. The goal is to protect human rights and promote voluntary organ donation worldwide.
Key points
Denial or revocation of passports for individuals convicted of organ trafficking who used a passport or crossed an international border.
Requirement for the U.S. government to annually report on forced organ harvesting and human trafficking in other countries, categorized by risk level.
Prohibition on exporting organ transplant surgery devices to entities involved in forced organ harvesting.
Imposition of financial and visa sanctions on individuals and entities from high-risk countries that support forced organ harvesting.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1592
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2021-03-03