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119-hres-130119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome.

Sponsored By: Representative Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

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Summary

Condemns the People's Republic of China (PRC)'s transnational harassment of U.S. scholars, activists, and diaspora communities. This resolution would call on U.S. law enforcement, academic institutions, and diplomats to respond to intimidation, protect academic freedom, and press for international cooperation against efforts to silence speech and research.

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  • Scholars and academic institutions: Would urge colleges, think tanks, and researchers to resist foreign pressure, protect researchers, and defend open debate and collaborative exchanges.
  • Law enforcement and communities: Would ask federal and local agencies to increase vigilance and act quickly when foreign actors intimidate or harass people exercising their First Amendment rights.
  • Diplomacy and international partners: Would encourage the Secretary of State and U.S. representatives to raise specific cases with the PRC, coordinate with allies, and push for global norms and accountability on transnational repression.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

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