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GA SR629
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Mullis
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate calls on U.S. and state officials to demand the People's Republic of China immediately end organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience, particularly Falun Gong practitioners, Uighurs, and other religious and ethnic minority groups
- Calls for China to end its 17-year persecution of Falun Gong, which began in July 1999, and release all Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience
- Urges the President to direct the U.S. Department of State to conduct a full, transparent investigation into China's organ transplant practices and prosecute those involved; cites a June 2016 report estimating China performs 60,000 to 100,000 transplants per year versus the 10,000 claimed by the government
- Recommends establishing a registry for Georgia residents who travel abroad to receive organ transplants and banning entry into Georgia of individuals who have participated in illegal removal of human tissues and organs
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, relevant foreign affairs committees, and Georgia's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
People's Republic of China; recommend certain measures be taken regarding actions against Falun Gong practitioners
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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