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Demand for Immediate Release of Mark Swidan from Chinese Detention

The U.S. House of Representatives demands the immediate release of Mark Swidan, a U.S. citizen unjustly detained in China. This resolution highlights human rights violations and urges the U.S. government to intensify efforts for his return. It aims to protect the rights of U.S. citizens abroad.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives demands the immediate release of Mark Swidan, a U.S. citizen unjustly detained in China.
The resolution condemns China for denying Swidan regular family communication, access to U.S. diplomats, and independent medical care.
It calls on the U.S. Government to prioritize efforts to secure Swidan's release, including through diplomatic engagement and international forums.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-04-25
For 418
Against 0
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_90
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Process start date: 2023-02-01
Voting date: 2023-04-25
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 193
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_90.

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 2023-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. House of Representatives demands the immediate release of Mark Swidan, a U.S. citizen unjustly detained in China.
  • The resolution condemns China for denying Swidan regular family communication, access to U.S. diplomats, and independent medical care.
  • It calls on the U.S. Government to prioritize efforts to secure Swidan's release, including through diplomatic engagement and international forums.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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