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A resolution demanding that the Communist Party of China prove that Peng Shuai is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation and fully investigate the sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

12/30/2022, 3:33 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 474

Bill 117 sres 474 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that calls for the Communist Party of China to provide evidence that tennis player Peng Shuai is not being censored, coerced, or intimidated. The resolution also demands a thorough investigation into the sexual assault allegations made against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

The resolution highlights concerns about the treatment of Peng Shuai, who disappeared from public view after accusing Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault. The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights and safety of individuals who speak out against powerful figures, and calls on the Chinese government to uphold its commitments to human rights and freedom of expression.

In addition, the resolution urges the US government to continue monitoring the situation and to take appropriate action if evidence of censorship, coercion, or intimidation is found. It also calls on the international community to support efforts to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions. Overall, Bill 117 sres 474 is a non-partisan effort to address serious allegations of censorship and abuse of power in China, and to advocate for justice and transparency in the case of Peng Shuai and Zhang Gaoli.

Congressional Summary of SRES 474

This resolution applauds the actions of the Women's Tennis Association to

  • seek the security and safety of Peng Shuai, and
  • hold the Communist Party of China (CPC) accountable for its authoritarian censorship of Peng.

The resolution condemns the International Olympic Committee for cooperating in the CPC's suppression of Peng.

The resolution condemns the CPC's violation of Peng's basic human rights to freedom of speech and movement.

Finally, the resolution demands that the CPC

  • prove that Peng is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation; and
  • fully investigate Peng's sexual assault allegation against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

Current Status of Bill SRES 474

Bill SRES 474 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2021. Bill SRES 474 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 8, 2021.  Bill SRES 474's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S9048-9049) as of December 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 474

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 474

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 474

A resolution demanding that the Communist Party of China prove that Peng Shuai is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation and fully investigate the sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.
A resolution demanding that the Communist Party of China prove that Peng Shuai is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation and fully investigate the sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

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