H.R.1503 — Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.1503
| Bill | H.R.1503 — Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 406 / Nay 1 / Present 0 / Not Voting 25 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 203 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| D | 203 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1503 - Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
The Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025 (HR 1503) is a legislative measure aimed at addressing the grave human rights violation of forced organ harvesting. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework to combat this practice, particularly focusing on instances where organs are harvested from individuals without their consent, often targeting vulnerable populations.
Key Provisions:
- The bill prohibits U.S. entities from engaging in or supporting forced organ harvesting, including the sale or trafficking of organs obtained through coercive means.
- It mandates the U.S. Secretary of State to develop and implement a strategy to promote international awareness and condemnation of forced organ harvesting, particularly in countries where such practices are prevalent.
- The bill also requires the Department of State to report annually on the status of forced organ harvesting globally, including the identification of countries involved in or complicit with these activities.
Funding and Authorities:
- The bill does not specify direct funding allocations but emphasizes the use of existing resources within the Department of State and other relevant agencies to carry out its mandates.
- It grants the Secretary of State the authority to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in forced organ harvesting.
Affected Programs and Agencies:
- The primary agency affected is the U.S. Department of State, which will lead the implementation of the bill’s provisions.
- Other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and law enforcement bodies, may be involved in enforcement and compliance efforts.
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact:
- The bill aims to protect individuals at risk of forced organ harvesting, particularly in countries with lax enforcement of human rights.
- It seeks to deter foreign governments and entities from engaging in or supporting such practices through international pressure and sanctions.
Key Timelines:
- The bill was introduced in the House and has been received in the Senate, where it has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains to be determined.
Yea (406)
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (1)
Not Voting (25)
G
Gerald Connolly
M
Mark Green
J
John Rutherford
