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States can sue China for COVID-19 damages.

This act allows U.S. states to sue the Chinese government for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If China fails to pay, the U.S. government can cover the costs by deducting from debt or aid owed to China. Citizens might indirectly benefit if states recover funds spent on pandemic response, potentially impacting local budgets and services.
Key points
U.S. states are authorized to file lawsuits against the Government of the People’s Republic of China for harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If China does not pay awarded damages within one year, the U.S. government can pay the states, deducting the amount from any interest, debt, or assistance owed to China.
Harm includes costs for frontline worker overtime, masks, sanitizers, vaccines, research, testing sites, medical equipment, unemployment payments, and other pandemic assistance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4000
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CCP Virus Reimbursement For States Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4000.

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 2023-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. states are authorized to file lawsuits against the Government of the People’s Republic of China for harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • If China does not pay awarded damages within one year, the U.S. government can pay the states, deducting the amount from any interest, debt, or assistance owed to China.
  • Harm includes costs for frontline worker overtime, masks, sanitizers, vaccines, research, testing sites, medical equipment, unemployment payments, and other pandemic assistance.
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. Santos, George [R-NY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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