Image: The U.S. Senate passes S.4009 by unanimous consent. Screenshot from NTD News
US Senate Passes Bill to Protect Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting
September 28, 2026: The US Senate has passed the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act (S.4009) with unanimous consent, marking a major step forward in efforts to combat forced organ harvesting and hold perpetrators accountable.
The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R‑Texas) and original co‑sponsor Sen. Jeff Merkley (D‑Ore), with the support of 11 co‑sponsors in total, will now be sent to House for approval.
The legislation seeks to address longstanding allegations of state-sponsored forced organ harvesting in the People’s Republic of China, particularly targeting prisoners of conscience, including Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs, and other persecuted groups. The bill would require the U.S. government to identify and sanction individuals involved in forced organ harvesting and organ trafficking, including through visa restrictions and asset-blocking measures. In addition, S.4009 directs the U.S. government to conduct a comprehensive assessment of China’s organ transplantation system, and requires regular reporting to Congress.
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