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Search Results: keywords:"u.s.-china relations"

H. RES. 1274 — Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H. RES. 1274 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives expressing concerns about the new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance introduced in Hong Kong. This ordinance, passed under Article 23 of the Basic Law, is seen as a further erosion of democratic...
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The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement that they're worried about a new law in Hong Kong that could take away people's freedoms. They want to support the people there and ask the leaders to make sure everyone can speak freely without fear.
H. R. 8366 — To extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relating to Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:471
H.R. 8366 aims to extend the time frame for imposing sanctions related to Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It modifies existing laws by extending the period for certain sanctions from 5 years to 10 years. This includes amendments to laws like the Hong Kong Human...
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H.R. 8366 is like giving more time to use a timeout on some people who aren't playing fair. It's about making sure rules to keep them in timeout can last for 10 years instead of just 5.
H. R. 9843 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to incentivize the divestiture of certain securities connected to the People’s Republic of China.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,128
H.R. 9843, known as the "Patriotic Investment Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the sale of certain securities linked to the People’s Republic of China. The bill proposes treating gains from these securities as ordinary income and subjecting them to the...
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This bill wants to make people pay more taxes if they own certain money-related things from China, so they will want to sell them. It hopes to make these things less interesting to own by making any profits from them cost more in taxes.
S. RES. 633 — Reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
The resolution, S. RES. 633, underscores the United States' ongoing commitment to Taiwan by reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as foundational elements of U.S. policy towards Taiwan. It highlights the strong economic and security connections between the U.S. and...
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The U.S. Senate talked about how important their friendship with Taiwan is by reminding everyone about some rules they made a long time ago to help Taiwan stay safe and be happy. They also want to keep doing fun things together, like learning and sharing cultures, even though some other countries might not like it.
H. R. 4039 — An Act To prohibit the use of funds supporting any activities within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:643
H.R. 4039, titled the "No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act," aims to stop U.S. government funding from being used to support any activities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill specifically prohibits funds available to the Department of State or the United States...
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The No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act is a rule that stops the U.S. government from spending money on things made in a part of China called Xinjiang, where people may be treated unfairly. The rule also lets a boss say it's okay to spend the money if they're sure nothing from Xinjiang is used and they tell other grown-ups in charge 15 days before.
H. R. 7476 — To counter the malign influence and theft perpetuated by the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:136,372
H.R. 7476, known as the "Countering Communist China Act," is a comprehensive legislative proposal aiming to tackle the influence and activities of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. The bill includes measures to enhance U.S. national security and...
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H.R. 7476, called the "Countering Communist China Act," is a plan to make sure China doesn't cause trouble or take things from the U.S. by using rules, penalties, and spending money smartly to keep America safe and fair.
H. R. 5245 — An Act To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require certain congressional notification prior to entering into, renewing, or extending a science and technology agreement with the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,897
H.R. 5245 proposes changes to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to ensure Congress is notified before the U.S. enters into, renews, or extends any science and technology agreements with China. It emphasizes the need for safeguarding U.S. interests, ensuring...
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H.R. 5245 is a bill that would make sure the U.S. government tells Congress when they plan to make or change science deals with China. This is to keep an eye on new technologies and make sure nothing that could be harmful is shared.
S. RES. 687 — Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China’s One China Principle and the United States One China Policy.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:506
The resolution, S. RES. 687, expresses the U.S. Senate's views on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the distinction between China's "One China Principle" and the U.S.'s "One China Policy." It highlights that the 1971 UN resolution, which recognized the People's Republic...
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The U.S. Senate is talking about a plan to remind everyone that a big meeting at the United Nations long ago didn’t say who should be in charge of Taiwan. They want to make sure people know Taiwan can join in fun activities with other countries even if they aren't labeled a country.
H. R. 8452 — To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,455
H.R. 8452 aims to instruct the U.S. Secretary of State to create a plan for Taiwan to gain membership status in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). The bill emphasizes Taiwan's important role in global security and crime-fighting and highlights the...
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H.R. 8452 is a plan for a big helper in the U.S. government to find ways for Taiwan to join a group of police from all over the world, so they can work together better to catch bad guys. It’s important because Taiwan currently can’t easily share or get information about international crime, like other countries can.

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