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Call to Rebid 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing

A House of Representatives resolution urges the International Olympic Committee to rebid the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. This is due to numerous reports of human rights abuses in China, including against ethnic and religious minorities. The goal is to ensure the Games are hosted by a country that respects fundamental freedoms.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives expresses concern over human rights abuses in China, including against Uyghurs and other minorities.
It urges the International Olympic Committee to rebid the 2022 Games to a country that respects human rights, unless China shows significant improvement.
Emphasizes that Olympic values should align with the protection of human rights and the integrity of sport.
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Additional Information
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should rebid the 2022 Winter Olympic Games to be hosted by a country that recognizes and respects human rights.
Print number: HRES 160
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2021-02-24