Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome.

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Summary of Bill HRES 130

Bill 119 HRES 130, also known as the Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil, aims to address the issue of the Chinese government's attempts to suppress speech and narratives that they find unwelcome. The bill condemns the actions of the Chinese government in harassing and intimidating individuals in the United States in an effort to silence dissenting voices.

The bill highlights the importance of protecting the rights of American citizens and individuals on US soil to express their opinions and beliefs without fear of reprisal or intimidation from foreign governments. It emphasizes the need to stand up against efforts to suppress free speech and undermine democratic values.

The bill calls on the US government to take a strong stance against the actions of the Chinese government and to work with international partners to address these issues. It also urges the Chinese government to respect the rights of individuals to express their opinions freely and without fear of retaliation. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 130 seeks to raise awareness of the Chinese government's attempts to suppress speech and intimidate individuals in the United States, and to encourage action to protect the rights of American citizens and others to speak out against oppressive regimes.

Congressional Summary of HRES 130

This resolution condemns China's efforts to suppress free speech, assembly, and academic freedom in the United States and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defending the rights of individuals to express themselves freely both domestically and globally. The resolution also calls on U.S. federal and local law enforcement agencies to take swift action against China's attempts to extend its intolerance of dissent into the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 130

Bill HRES 130 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 13, 2025. Bill HRES 130 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025. Bill HRES 130's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 130

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 130

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 130

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome.

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