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US HR6686

US HR6686
STOP CCP Act Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act


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Introduced
02/09/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act (or STOP CCP Act), imposes sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China and their adult family members. The sanctions include blocking their property and interests in the United States, and making them inadmissible to the U.S. or ineligible for visas and entry. The bill cites concerns about human rights violations against the people of Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as genocide against Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region. The President can temporarily waive these sanctions if China meets certain conditions, such as ceasing the genocide of Uyghurs and threats against Taiwan. The waiver authority expires after two years.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 11/01/2022)

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