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119-sres-226119th Congress

A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.

Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

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Summary

Condemns the People's Republic of China for a coordinated campaign of transnational repression. This resolution would call out cross-border efforts to surveil, harass, threaten, and coerce dissidents, human rights defenders, and diaspora communities.

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  • Families and relatives abroad: highlights tactics such as arrest warrants, bounties, property confiscation, frozen assets, and passport cancellations used to pressure people in the United States.
  • Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Hongkongers: identifies these ethnic and political communities as frequent targets of overseas harassment and coercion.
  • People living in the United States who speak out: affirms their right to live free from foreign government intimidation, coercion, and surveillance.
  • U.S. government actions: supports investigations, disruption efforts, and holding accountable those who carry out or enable transnational repression.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

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