Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 8, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 474
A resolution demanding that the Communist Party of China prove that Peng Shuai is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation and fully investigate the sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 8, 2021)
This resolution applauds the actions of the Women's Tennis Association to
- seek the security and safety of Peng Shuai, and
- hold the Communist Party of China (CPC) accountable for its authoritarian censorship of Peng.
The resolution condemns the International Olympic Committee for cooperating in the CPC's suppression of Peng.
The resolution condemns the CPC's violation of Peng's basic human rights to freedom of speech and movement.
Finally, the resolution demands that the CPC
- prove that Peng is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation; and
- fully investigate Peng's sexual assault allegation against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.
What just happenedDec 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S9048-9049)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
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- Introduced in SenateDec 8, 2021
- Dec 8, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S9048-9049)
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Introduced in Senate