Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PMSummary of Bill HRES 90
Bill 118 HRES 90 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that demands the immediate release of Mark Swidan by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. Mark Swidan is an American citizen who has been detained by Chinese authorities for unknown reasons.The resolution highlights the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law, and expresses concern over the lack of transparency surrounding Mark Swidan's detention. It calls on the Chinese government to provide information on his whereabouts and well-being, and to release him without delay.
The resolution also condemns the Chinese government's record of arbitrary detention and human rights abuses, and urges the US government to take all necessary steps to secure Mark Swidan's release. It emphasizes the need for diplomatic efforts to address this issue and ensure the protection of American citizens abroad. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 90 is a bipartisan effort to advocate for the release of Mark Swidan and to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions. It underscores the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals, regardless of their nationality.
Congressional Summary of HRES 90
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CCP for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent and competent medical care.
Swidan is a U.S. citizen who was convicted of drug-related charges in China and sentenced to death. A U.N. working group on arbitrary detention considers Swidan's detention arbitrary and in violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 90
Bill HRES 90 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HRES 90 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HRES 90's most recent activity was The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. as of April 25, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 90
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
60Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 90
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
AsiaChinaDetention of personsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHuman rightsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 90
Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.Comments
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