H.CON.RES.180: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of the People's Republic of China should stop the practice of harvesting and transplanting organs for profit from prisoners that it executes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Oct. 29, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 1997

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government of the People's Republic of China should stop the harvesting and transplanting of organs for profit from prisoners whom it executes and should be strongly condemned for such practice; (2) the President should bar from entry into the United States all officials of such Government known to be directly involved; (3) individuals determined to be participating in or otherwise facilitating...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to House Judiciary
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Oct. 29, 1997

Introduced in the House by Linda Smith (R-Wash.)

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