H.R. 1540: Falun Gong Protection Act
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 | 2025-02-24 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-06 — 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, 2025-02-24):
Falun Gong Protection Act
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that have knowingly and directly engaged in or facilitated the involuntary harvesting of organs in China.
Sanctions may not be imposed on the importation of goods or with respect to specified transactions related to humanitarian assistance.
The authority to impose sanctions under this bill expires five years after enactment.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Patrick Ryan | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Pat Fallon | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Andrew Ogles | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Lance Gooden | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Joe Wilson | R SC 2025-04-21 |
| Gregory F. Murphy | R NC 2025-04-21 |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | D DC 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1540 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1540?
H.R. 1540 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Falun Gong Protection Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1540 are available on congress.gov.
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