To combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Passed House (Senate next) on Mar 27, 2023
This bill passed in the House on March 27, 2023 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
12 Cosponsors (9 Republicans, 3 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“House passes Smiths legislation to combat the Chinese Communist Partys ghoulish industry of stealing young peoples internal organs”
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Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Sponsor)
on Mar 27, 2023
“<span class='\"kicker\"'>60,000 to 100,000 young victims each year </span>Smiths legislation to combat Chinese Communist Partys ghoulish industry of stealing peoples organs clears major hurdle on its way to House Floor”
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Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Sponsor)
on Feb 28, 2023
History
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Dec 15, 2020
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Introduced
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Mar 3, 2021
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1592 (117th). |
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Feb 24, 2023
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Introduced
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Feb 28, 2023
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Ordered Reported
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Mar 21, 2023
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On House Schedule
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Mar 21, 2023
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Text Published
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Mar 27, 2023
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Passed House (Senate next)
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H.R. 1154 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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