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.
Introduced on February 13, 2025 by Ami Bera
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AI Summary
This measure is a formal statement, not a new law, that condemns the government of the People’s Republic of China for harassing and intimidating people in the United States to silence viewpoints it does not like . It says these actions threaten free speech, the right to gather, and academic freedom, and it reaffirms the United States’ commitment to protect those rights at home and abroad . People most affected include American citizens and others in the United States who speak out or organize on topics China’s government opposes, as well as students, scholars, and community groups who may face pressure or surveillance . The resolution urges federal and local law enforcement to move quickly against attempts by China’s government to export its intolerance of dissent into the United States . It aims to put public pressure on foreign actors to stop these tactics and to encourage U.S. agencies to prioritize protection of free expression. The text does not create new programs or funding, and it does not specify costs .