Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025
Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act of 2025 (HR 2114) **What the Bill Does** This bill would prohibit U.S. citizens and permanent residents from purchasing organ transplants from China. If passed, Americans would be legally banned from traveling to China (or other countries) to obtain organs for transplant and would face potential penalties for doing so.
The legislation appears aimed at addressing concerns about the sourcing and ethics of organ procurement practices in China. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect Americans with end-stage organ failure who might otherwise seek transplants abroad, as well as medical professionals involved in transplant procedures. It could also have broader implications for U.S.-China medical cooperation and international organ transplant practices. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in 2025 by Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. For it to become law, it would need to pass committee review, a full House vote, Senate approval, and presidential signature.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.