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US House: China Accountable for COVID-19 Pandemic Handling

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses its belief that China should be held accountable for its handling of the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution suggests countries should withhold debt payments to China to cover pandemic-related costs.
Key points
The House believes the global COVID-19 outbreak resulted from China's actions, including suppressing information.
The resolution calls for China to be held accountable for its conduct.
It suggests the U.S. and other countries should withhold debt payments to China equal to pandemic costs.
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Print number: 117_HRES_224
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China should be held accountable for its handling of COVID-19.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_224.

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 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House believes the global COVID-19 outbreak resulted from China's actions, including suppressing information.
  • The resolution calls for China to be held accountable for its conduct.
  • It suggests the U.S. and other countries should withhold debt payments to China equal to pandemic costs.
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. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

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

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