# 117-s-1138: Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021

117-s-1138, Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-1138
- Congress: 117
- Title: Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2021-04-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-1138 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1138)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1138 (as of 2026-10-15).