MI HR0201

Condemns state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China and calls for immediate end to the practice by the Chinese government and Communist Party.

Demands cessation of the 18-year persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by China and calls for immediate release of all Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience.

Encourages the United States medical community to raise awareness of unethical organ transplant practices in China and urges the President to investigate Chinese organ transplant practices.

Cites reports from Canadian researchers, UN committees, and U.S. government sources documenting allegations that Falun Gong practitioners are being killed for their organs and that China's transplant system lacks transparency.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, State Department, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the American Medical Association.