Human Rights Lawyer Applauds US Senate for Passing Anti-Forced Organ Harvesting Bill

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act (S.4009) on September 28. This legislation aims to combat forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China, including Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghurs. It empowers the U.S. government to investigate and impose sanctions on those involved in this practice.

• The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act (S.4009).
• The bill targets forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China, primarily Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghurs.
• It allows the U.S. government to investigate and sanction individuals and entities involved in state-sponsored forced organ harvesting and trafficking.
• International human rights lawyer David Matas commented on the bill’s significance.