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Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022

8/15/2023, 2:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7457

Bill 117 HR 7457, also known as the Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its actions and human rights abuses.

The bill includes several key provisions. Firstly, it calls for the imposition of sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with the CCP who are involved in human rights violations, including forced labor, religious persecution, and suppression of freedom of speech. These sanctions may include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions.

Additionally, the bill requires the US government to report annually on the CCP's human rights abuses and provide support to organizations that are working to promote human rights and democracy in China. It also calls for increased coordination with international partners to address the CCP's actions. Overall, the Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022 aims to send a strong message to the CCP that the United States will not tolerate human rights abuses and will take action to hold those responsible accountable. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by the CCP and protect human rights both domestically and internationally.

Congressional Summary of HR 7457

Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022

This bill imposes certain restrictions related to China.

For example, the bill (1) generally prohibits investments in certain Chinese military companies and entities reasonably believed to be involved in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests; (2) withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified human rights violations by China; and (3) requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.

Current Status of Bill HR 7457

Bill HR 7457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2022. Bill HR 7457 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2022.  Bill HR 7457's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7457

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7457

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Animal and plant health
- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Contracts and agency
- Cultural exchanges and relations
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Education programs funding
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Foreign and international corporations
- Foreign loans and debt
- Foreign property
- Free trade and trade barriers
- Government liability
- Government studies and investigations
- Health information and medical records
- Higher education
- Human rights
- Immigration status and procedures
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Insurance industry and regulation
- International monetary system and foreign exchange
- International organizations and cooperation
- Labor standards
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Livestock
- Meat
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Multilateral development programs
- Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
- Political parties and affiliation
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Public contracts and procurement
- Religion
- Sanctions
- Securities
- Tariffs
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Trade agreements and negotiations
- Trade secrets and economic espionage
- U.S. and foreign investments
- United Nations
- Visas and passports
- War and emergency powers
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7457

Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022
Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022
To hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed approximately 981,000 Americans.

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