AI Summary

The "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023" aims to combat the practice of forced organ harvesting globally. The bill prohibits individuals involved in such activities from entering the United States, imposes sanctions on foreign entities engaged in forced organ harvesting, and requires reporting on countries where this practice occurs. It seeks to raise awareness about this human rights violation and prevent U.S. complicity in forced organ harvesting. The bill's provisions focus on holding perpetrators accountable and protecting individuals from being exploited for their organs.

Bill Activity

2023-02-24: Introduced in House
2023-02-24: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-02-28: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-02-28: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2023-03-27: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2023-03-27: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1446-1449)
2023-03-27: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
2023-03-27: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2023-03-27: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1452-1453)
2023-03-27: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H1446-1447)
2023-03-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-03-28: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.