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Act to Hold CCP Accountable for COVID-19 Pandemic

This act introduces a range of measures aimed at holding the Chinese Communist Party accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes allowing lawsuits against foreign states for pandemic damages, imposing sanctions on Chinese officials, and implementing restrictions on trade and access to US financial markets.
Key points
Allows lawsuits against foreign states in US courts for pandemic-related damages if they concealed virus information.
Imposes sanctions and visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for concealing pandemic information.
Prohibits US retirement funds and insurance companies from investing in certain Chinese military companies.
Revokes China's Normal Trade Relations (MFN) status and seeks its removal from the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Directs the US to oppose lending to China by international development banks.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7457
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7457.

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 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows lawsuits against foreign states in US courts for pandemic-related damages if they concealed virus information.
  • Imposes sanctions and visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for concealing pandemic information.
  • Prohibits US retirement funds and insurance companies from investing in certain Chinese military companies.
  • Revokes China's Normal Trade Relations (MFN) status and seeks its removal from the World Trade Organization (WTO).
  • Directs the US to oppose lending to China by international development banks.
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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

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 2025-12-28.

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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