Senate Bill 23 - A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-02-01

Recent Activity

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1588; text: 02/01/2023 CR S210)

Alternative Names

A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.

A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.

Associated Legislation

Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Asia

China

Detention of persons

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Human rights

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions

Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.

A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.

12/20/2023, 9:15 PM
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Communist Party of China (CPC) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CPC for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent ...
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 23

Introduced on
2023-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/10/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Communist Party of China (CPC) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CPC for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent ...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Asia•
China•
Detention of persons•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Human rights

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/20/2023
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Communist Party of China (CPC) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CPC for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent ...

Latest Action5/10/2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1588; text: 02/01/2023 CR S210)