Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for 100 years of gross violations of human rights and standing with the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty.

12/31/2022, 4:57 AM

This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party and its violation of the human rights of the people of China.

Bill 117 H.Res. 500, titled "Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for 100 years of gross violations of human rights and standing with the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for its long history of human rights abuses and violations.

The resolution highlights the CCP's oppressive tactics, including censorship, surveillance, and suppression of dissent. It also condemns the CCP's treatment of ethnic minorities, such as the Uighurs in Xinjiang, where reports of forced labor camps and mass detention have emerged.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses solidarity with the Chinese people who are fighting for freedom and democracy. It calls on the US government to support efforts to hold the CCP accountable for its actions and to stand up for human rights in China. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 500 is a strong statement against the CCP's human rights abuses and a call to action to support the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 500

Introduced on
2021-06-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/25/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party and its violation of the human rights of the people of China.

Bill 117 H.Res. 500, titled "Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for 100 years of gross violations of human rights and standing with the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for its long history of human rights abuses and violations.

The resolution highlights the CCP's oppressive tactics, including censorship, surveillance, and suppression of dissent. It also condemns the CCP's treatment of ethnic minorities, such as the Uighurs in Xinjiang, where reports of forced labor camps and mass detention have emerged.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses solidarity with the Chinese people who are fighting for freedom and democracy. It calls on the US government to support efforts to hold the CCP accountable for its actions and to stand up for human rights in China. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 500 is a strong statement against the CCP's human rights abuses and a call to action to support the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the Chinese Communist Party for 100 years of gross violations of human rights and standing with the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Asia•
China•
Detention of persons•
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption•
Human rights•
Political parties and affiliation•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Latest Summary4/18/2022

This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party and its violation of the human rights of the people of China.


Latest Action8/4/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.