Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.
Rep. Smith and Rep. McGovern Introduce Resolution Condemning China's New Ethnic Unity Law
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This is a non-binding resolution, which means it expresses an opinion but does not change federal law. While it has support from both parties, these measures often do not reach a final vote.
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Green card holders from Chinese ethnic and religious minority backgrounds could benefit from the resolution's call for stronger protections against transnational repression. The resolution urges federal action to shield people in the U.S. from Chinese government intimidation tied to the Ethnic Unity Law, which would include lawful permanent residents.
“the Chinese Communist Party's use of overseas coercion, intimidation, surveillance, and pressure against diaspora communities threatens the safety and freedoms of persons in the United States and undermines the rule of law”
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.
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