Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 456

Bill 117 H.Res. 456, titled "Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution aims to remember and honor the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, where Chinese government forces violently suppressed pro-democracy protests in Beijing. It also condemns the Chinese Communist Party for its ongoing crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms in China, including in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The resolution highlights the importance of upholding democratic values and protecting human rights, and calls on the Chinese government to respect the rights of its citizens. It also expresses support for the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 456 seeks to bring attention to the human rights abuses taking place in China and to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions. It underscores the United States' commitment to promoting democracy and human rights around the world.

Congressional Summary of HRES 456

This resolution expresses respect for and solidarity with the families and friends of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for participating in prodemocracy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. It also reaffirms support for those who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights in China.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 456

Bill HRES 456 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2021. Bill HRES 456 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2021. Bill HRES 456's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation. as of August 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 456

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 456

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Commemorative events and holidays

- Congressional tributes

- Crime victims

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Europe

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Hong Kong

- Human rights

- International law and treaties

- News media and reporting

- Protest and dissent

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

- Religion

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

- Tibet

- United Kingdom

- United Nations

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 456

Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.