# 119-hres-130: 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.

119-hres-130, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-130
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-471: Fix Our Forests Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-130 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/130)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10061)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-471: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-471)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-130 (as of 2026-09-27).