H.R. 1503: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-08 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-21):
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.
Specifically, the President must report to Congress a list of persons that facilitate (1) forced organ harvesting, or (2) trafficking in persons for organ harvesting. For each person on the list, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions.
Furthermore, the State Department may deny or revoke the passport of an individual who has been convicted of a federal crime of knowingly transferring any human organ for valuable consideration for use in human transplantation, if the individual (1) is subject to imprisonment or supervised release resulting from that conviction, and (2) used a passport or crossed an international border when committing that crime.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| William R. Keating | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1503 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1503?
H.R. 1503 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1503 are available on congress.gov.
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