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A resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in response to the refusal of the People's Republic of China to end its egregious human rights abuses, including genocide, forced labor, and crimes against humanity.

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 495

Bill 117 sres 495 is a resolution that calls on the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games to a different location. This resolution is in response to the People's Republic of China's refusal to address its severe human rights violations, which include genocide, forced labor, and crimes against humanity.

The resolution highlights the ongoing human rights abuses in China and emphasizes the need for the international community to take a stand against these atrocities. It argues that hosting the Olympic Games in Beijing would be seen as condoning these violations and sends the wrong message to the world.

The resolution urges the International Olympic Committee to relocate the games to a different country that upholds human rights and respects the dignity of all individuals. It emphasizes the importance of holding countries accountable for their actions and standing up for justice and equality. Overall, Bill 117 sres 495 is a call to action for the International Olympic Committee to prioritize human rights and make a statement against the egregious abuses being committed by the People's Republic of China.

Congressional Summary of SRES 495

This resolution urges (1) the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games to another country in response to China's refusal to stop committing genocide and crimes against humanity and to take human rights into account in all decisions, especially in selecting future host countries; and (2) the Chinese Communist Party to immediately cease harassment of tennis star Peng Shuai and ensure her safety and freedom.

Current Status of Bill SRES 495

Bill SRES 495 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2022. Bill SRES 495 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 20, 2022.  Bill SRES 495's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: S383-384) as of January 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 495

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 495

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- Athletes
- China
- Human rights
- Olympic games
- Political parties and affiliation
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 495

A resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in response to the refusal of the People's Republic of China to end its egregious human rights abuses, including genocide, forced labor, and crimes against humanity.
A resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in response to the refusal of the People's Republic of China to end its egregious human rights abuses, including genocide, forced labor, and crimes against humanity.

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