Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
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Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill targets forced organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China. It requires the President to put sanctions on foreign people who take part in or help with forced organ harvesting in China. These sanctions include blocking property in the United States and denying visas for entry into the country. The bill also orders a detailed report from the government on China's organ transplant policies and practices. Finally, it makes sure that humanitarian aid and the import of goods are not blocked by these sanctions.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?
Protects practitioners of Falun Gong and others targeted for religious beliefs from forced organ harvesting.
- Scored +7
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
Specifically protects targeted groups in China, including Uyghurs and Falun Gong practitioners.
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Requires a formal, detailed report on organ transplant policies in China.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Potential legal risks for U.S. persons and entities interacting with sanctioned foreign property.
How the text last changed
Engrossed in Senate (9/28/2026), compared with Reported to Senate. Each change is on the Text tab.
Only the wording changed; what the bill would do is the same.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 5 requires the President to block property and deny entry into the United States for foreign individuals who knowingly and directly engage in or facilitate forced organ harvesting in China, which holds bad actors accountable and keeps them out of our country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires a formal, detailed report on organ transplant policies in China. Does this give the federal government more power? — Increases the President's power to impose sanctions and block foreign property.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — Protects practitioners of Falun Gong and others targeted for religious beliefs from forced organ harvesting.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Specifically protects targeted groups in China, including Uyghurs and Falun Gong practitioners. Would business owners be better off under this? — Potential legal risks for U.S. persons and entities interacting with sanctioned foreign property.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Addresses human rights atrocities on an international stage through sanctions and formal reporting.
The version one chamber actually passed
What changed from Reported to Senate
Only the wording changed; what the bill would do is the same.
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- 10/5/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 9/28/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5120-5121; text: CR S5120-5121)
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5120-5121; text: CR S5120-5121)
- 9/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/27/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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