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Call to Rebid 2022 Olympics and Boycott China Games Over Human Rights

This resolution urges the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Winter Olympics from China due to human rights concerns. It also suggests the U.S. Olympic team should not go and the U.S. government should lead an international boycott if the games remain in China. This reflects concerns about how the U.S. participates in international events given foreign government actions.
Key points
Urges the International Olympic Committee to find a new host country for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Calls for the U.S. Olympic team not to participate if the games are held in China.
Asks the U.S. government to lead international efforts for a boycott if the games are held in China.
Highlights human rights concerns in China as the reason for these actions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_16
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Urging that the International Olympic Committee rebid the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee should not participate if the Games are held in the People's Republic of China and that the United States Government should lead an international boycott if the Games are held in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_16.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Urges the International Olympic Committee to find a new host country for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
  • Calls for the U.S. Olympic team not to participate if the games are held in China.
  • Asks the U.S. government to lead international efforts for a boycott if the games are held in China.
  • Highlights human rights concerns in China as the reason for these actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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