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Prohibiting 'President' Title for China's Head of State in US Documents

This act aims to change how the U.S. government refers to China's leader in official documents and communications. Instead of using the title "President," the leader will be called "General Secretary." This change seeks to highlight the lack of democratic legitimacy and draw attention to human rights issues in China.
Key points
The U.S. government will no longer use the title "President" for China's head of state in new documents and communications.
Instead, China's leader will be referred to as "General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party" or "General Secretary."
This change aims to emphasize that China's leader is not democratically elected and to highlight human rights abuses.
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Print number: 117_HR_3945
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2021-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

General Secretary Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3945.

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 2021-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will no longer use the title "President" for China's head of state in new documents and communications.
  • Instead, China's leader will be referred to as "General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party" or "General Secretary."
  • This change aims to emphasize that China's leader is not democratically elected and to highlight human rights abuses.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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