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To direct the President to impose sanctions on the People's Republic of China.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3597

Bill 118 hr 3597, also known as the "To direct the President to impose sanctions on the People's Republic of China" bill, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main objective of this bill is to require the President to impose sanctions on the People's Republic of China in response to certain actions taken by the Chinese government.

The bill outlines specific actions that would trigger the imposition of sanctions, including human rights abuses, violations of international law, and threats to US national security. The sanctions would target individuals and entities within the Chinese government and military who are responsible for these actions.

Supporters of the bill argue that imposing sanctions on China is necessary to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions and to protect US interests. They believe that sanctions will send a strong message to China and deter future violations. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact of sanctions on US-China relations and the global economy. They argue that sanctions could escalate tensions between the two countries and harm US businesses that rely on trade with China. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3597 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the actions of the People's Republic of China through the imposition of sanctions. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.

Current Status of Bill HR 3597

Bill HR 3597 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill HR 3597 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2023.  Bill HR 3597's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955) as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3597

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3597

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3597

To direct the President to impose sanctions on the People's Republic of China.
To direct the President to impose sanctions on the People's Republic of China.

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