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Sanctions for human rights violations in China, including Peng Shuai's case

This act imposes sanctions on International Olympic Committee officials who assist China in human rights abuses, including the disappearance of Peng Shuai. The President may waive sanctions if Peng Shuai is released, permitted to travel freely, and her well-being is confirmed, or if national security interests require it.
Key points
Imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Act on International Olympic Committee individuals supporting human rights violations in China.
Possibility of waiving sanctions if Peng Shuai is released and her well-being is confirmed.
The U.S. President has 120 days to impose sanctions after enactment, excluding sanctions on the importation of goods.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6417
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2022-01-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Free Peng Shuai Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6417.

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 2022-01-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Act on International Olympic Committee individuals supporting human rights violations in China.
  • Possibility of waiving sanctions if Peng Shuai is released and her well-being is confirmed.
  • The U.S. President has 120 days to impose sanctions after enactment, excluding sanctions on the importation of goods.
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. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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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