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CCP Wrongful Death Accountability Act of 2023
3/18/2024, 9:17 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4142
The bill outlines that the CCP has engaged in various actions that have led to the wrongful deaths of individuals, both within China and abroad. These actions include human rights abuses, suppression of dissent, and mishandling of public health crises.
Under the CCP Wrongful Death Accountability Act of 2023, the United States government is authorized to take action against the CCP in response to these wrongful deaths. This may include imposing sanctions, freezing assets, or taking other diplomatic measures. The bill also calls for increased transparency and accountability from the CCP, requiring them to provide information on wrongful deaths and take responsibility for their actions. Additionally, the bill aims to provide support for the victims of CCP actions and their families. Overall, the CCP Wrongful Death Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address the issue of wrongful deaths caused by the actions of the Chinese Communist Party and hold them accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HR 4142
CCP Wrongful Death Accountability Act of 2023
This bill authorizes certain private lawsuits against the Chinese government for harm resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill authorizes a case to be brought by (1) a U.S. national if their immediate relative died of COVID-19 (i.e., wrongful death), or (2) a U.S. citizen for harm suffered by the citizen. The harms for which a citizen may seek damages include, but are not limited to, expenditures for overtime wages paid to frontline workers, vaccine or medical equipment purchases, and research and development costs.
Such a case must be brought in a U.S. district court. If the Chinese government fails to pay a judgment under one of these provisions within one year, the plaintiff may obtain a court order directing the federal government to pay the amount owed. If the federal government is ordered to pay the judgment, the federal government must deduct an equivalent amount from (1) any interest or debt owed by the United States to China, or (2) any amounts made available to provide U.S. assistance to China.
