Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.
Latest action · Dec 8, 2021 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 14, 2021
- Agreed to in HouseDec 8, 2021
Summary
This resolution states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 414 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed427–1 | Dec 8, 2021 |
Cosponsors 44
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 14, 2021 to Dec 7, 2021, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Original | Apr 14, 2021 |
| R-CA | Young Kim | Apr 16, 2021 | |
| R-IL | Adam Kinzinger | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| D-CA | Ami Bera | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-MO | Ann Wagner | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-NY | Claudia Tenney | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-CA | Darrell Issa | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| D-RI | David N. Cicilline | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| D-NV | Dina Titus | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-CO | Ken Buck | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-TN | Mark E. Green | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-OH | Steve Chabot | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| R-TN | Tim Burchett | Apr 19, 2021 |
Actions 12
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- Dec 8, 2021At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Dec 8, 2021Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534-7535)
- Dec 8, 2021Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7507-7509)
- Dec 8, 2021DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 317.
- Dec 8, 2021Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3524 | EAGLE Act | Related bill | Dec 30, 2022 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Asia
- China
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Political parties and affiliation
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Sanctions
- United Nations
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 8, 2021Engrossed in House
- Apr 14, 2021Introduced in House
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