Ending Medical Censorship and Cover Ups in China Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 21, 2020)
Ending Medical Censorship and Cover Ups in China Act of 2020
This bill directs the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons responsible for various acts of censorship in China. Specifically, such sanctions shall apply to persons that engage in acts to (1) prohibit or limit the exercise of free expression and assembly in China, (2) penalize Chinese citizens for the public dissemination of accurate epidemiological information, or (3) limit access to media in China.
The President shall periodically update the list of sanctioned persons, which shall be publicly available.
What just happenedMay 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2020
- May 21, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - May 21, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate