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To establish the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 5:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3695

Bill 117 HR 3695, also known as the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a group called the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, which would be responsible for monitoring and addressing censorship and human rights violations in China.

The bill outlines the duties of this group, which include monitoring and reporting on censorship practices in China, advocating for the release of political prisoners and journalists, and working to promote freedom of speech and expression in the country. The group would also be tasked with coordinating with other government agencies and international organizations to address these issues.

In addition to establishing the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, the bill also includes provisions for funding and staffing the group, as well as reporting requirements to Congress on its activities and findings. The bill does not specify a specific budget for the group, but it does authorize the appropriation of funds as necessary. Overall, the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group Act aims to address censorship and human rights violations in China through monitoring, advocacy, and coordination with other entities. It is a bipartisan effort to promote freedom of speech and expression in China and hold the government accountable for its actions.

Congressional Summary of HR 3695

This bill requires the President to establish an interagency task force, the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group. The task force shall oversee the development and execution of a federal government strategy to monitor and address Chinese government efforts to censor or intimidate individuals and entities in the United States, including U.S. companies doing business in China, when such individuals and entities are exercising their free speech rights.

The Department of State shall seek to enter into an agreement with a qualified independent research entity to report to Congress on Chinese government efforts to censor or intimidate U.S. individuals and entities in the United States, including attempts to censor or intimidate U.S. companies doing business in China.

Current Status of Bill HR 3695

Bill HR 3695 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2021. Bill HR 3695 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2021.  Bill HR 3695's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3695

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3695

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Alliances
- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Government information and archives
- Human rights
- News media and reporting
- Television and film
- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3695

To establish the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, and for other purposes.
To establish the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, and for other purposes.

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