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US Sanctions and Policy to Combat Forced Organ Harvesting and Trafficking.

This Act strengthens US policy aimed at combating international human trafficking for the purpose of forced organ removal. It introduces new financial and visa sanctions against individuals and organizations globally involved in these crimes. US citizens convicted of related offenses may face passport revocation, directly impacting their travel rights.
Key points
Imposes sanctions (asset freezing and visa bans) on foreign persons and entities that fund or facilitate forced organ harvesting and trafficking.
Grants the Secretary of State authority to deny or revoke US passports for citizens convicted of organ trafficking offenses if they used a passport during the crime.
Requires the State Department to regularly report on the prevalence of forced organ harvesting and trafficking in foreign countries as part of human rights assessments.
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Print number: 118_S_761
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2023-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_761.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes sanctions (asset freezing and visa bans) on foreign persons and entities that fund or facilitate forced organ harvesting and trafficking.
  • Grants the Secretary of State authority to deny or revoke US passports for citizens convicted of organ trafficking offenses if they used a passport during the crime.
  • Requires the State Department to regularly report on the prevalence of forced organ harvesting and trafficking in foreign countries as part of human rights assessments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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