S. 4009, the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act, passed the Senate on September 28, 2026.
S. 4009 — Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protectio…
What it does
This bill directs the President to identify and sanction foreign individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting in China, particularly targeting those who have victimized Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghurs. It blocks their U.S. assets, bars them from entering the United States, and requires the State Department to investigate and report on China's organ transplant practices within one year. The sanctions expire after five years unless renewed.
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What happens next
S. 4009 passed the Senate. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ted Cruz. Cosponsored by Adam Schiff, Catherine Cortez Masto, Dave McCormick and James Lankford.
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