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Condemning China's Harassment of US Citizens and Suppression of Free Speech on American Soil.

This House Resolution strongly condemns the Chinese government's efforts to harass and intimidate US citizens, scholars, and activists within the United States to suppress unwelcome speech. It calls for US law enforcement to increase vigilance and take swift action to protect fundamental rights, ensuring that citizens can exercise free speech and assembly without fear of foreign retaliation. This aims to enhance the personal security and civil liberties of individuals residing in the US.
Key points
Enhanced protection of free speech and assembly rights for US citizens against intimidation attempts by foreign governments, specifically China.
Call for Federal and local US law enforcement to increase vigilance and take swift action against foreign harassment occurring on American soil.
Urging US academic institutions to protect scholarly research and debate from foreign pressure and transnational repression.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_130
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_130.

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 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhanced protection of free speech and assembly rights for US citizens against intimidation attempts by foreign governments, specifically China.
  • Call for Federal and local US law enforcement to increase vigilance and take swift action against foreign harassment occurring on American soil.
  • Urging US academic institutions to protect scholarly research and debate from foreign pressure and transnational repression.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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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