House Passes Amendment Sanctioning Chinese Officials for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Human Rights Violations

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3 months ago - Politics

House members voted on an amendment.

The amendment punishes members of China's National Communist Party Congress for:

  • Violating Hong Kong's autonomy
  • Increased aggression toward Taiwan
  • Severe human rights abuses, including genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang

The punishment involves:

  • Blocking their U.S. property
  • Stopping U.S. entities from doing business with them
  • Denying them U.S. visas

Result: The House agreed to (passed) the amendment.

This bill imposes sanctions on members of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) due to human rights violations in various regions of China and their impact on Taiwan and Hong Kong. It demands actions within 30 days of its enactment. Sanctions include freezing the assets of, and banning entry into the U.S. for, CCP officials and their adult family members directly involved in oppressing ethnic and religious minorities or suppressing the autonomy of regions like Hong Kong.

Key points include:

  1. Hong Kong's Autonomy Violated: The CCP breached international agreements with its actions in Hong Kong, undermining the region's governance and freedoms.
  2. Abuse in Xinjiang: Ethical and religious minorities, particularly Uyghur Muslims, face intense repression in Xinjiang with enforced birth control measures and mass detentions being highlighted as part of this systemic abuse.
  3. Threats to Taiwan: Intensifying diplomatic and military pressures from China towards Taiwan are noted, posing significant concerns for its democratic governance and regional stability.

The U.S. President must quickly identify and apply these sanctions, focusing on those who have played substantial roles in undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, threatening Taiwan's security, and violating human rights, especially in Xinjiang.

420 votes

Yes

419

No

1

Not Voting

18

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 452).
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  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 452).
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  4. The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  5. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3334.
  7. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  8. Considered as unfinished business.
  9. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3334 as unfinished business.
  10. On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. Mr. Moylan moved that the committee rise.
  12. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 4.
  13. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 3.
  14. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amo amendment No. 2.
  15. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Amo demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  16. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 1.
  17. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3334.
  18. The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  19. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1486 and Rule XVIII.
  20. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
  21. Reported in House

    This bill imposes sanctions on members of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) due to human rights violations in various regions of China and their impact on Taiwan and Hong Kong. It demands actions within 30 days of its enactment. Sanctions include freezing the assets of, and banning entry into the U.S. for, CCP officials and their adult family members directly involved in oppressing ethnic and religious minorities or suppressing the autonomy of regions like Hong Kong.

    Key points include:

    1. Hong Kong's Autonomy Violated: The CCP breached international agreements with its actions in Hong Kong, undermining the region's governance and freedoms.
    2. Abuse in Xinjiang: Ethical and religious minorities, particularly Uyghur Muslims, face intense repression in Xinjiang with enforced birth control measures and mass detentions being highlighted as part of this systemic abuse.
    3. Threats to Taiwan: Intensifying diplomatic and military pressures from China towards Taiwan are noted, posing significant concerns for its democratic governance and regional stability.

    The U.S. President must quickly identify and apply these sanctions, focusing on those who have played substantial roles in undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, threatening Taiwan's security, and violating human rights, especially in Xinjiang.

  22. Introduced in House

    This is a bill that imposes sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of China because of serious rule violations. Specifically, the bill responds to human rights abuses against people in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and ethnic Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China. These abuses include:

    1. Hong Kong: The bill notes that the Hong Kong National Security Law imposed in 2020 breaks earlier promises to allow Hong Kong to manage its own national security laws and damages the "one country, two systems" principle.

    2. Xinjiang: Since 2014, China has oppressed Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. This includes mass internments and forced birth control measures against Uyghur Muslims, with actions intensifying around 2017. The U.S. has recognized these actions as genocide since January 2021.

    3. Taiwan: China has increased military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan, threatening its security and undermining regional stability.

    The bill mandates that within 30 days of its passing, the President must apply specific sanctions. These include:

    • Blocking any property transactions in the U.S. related to the listed individuals.
    • Denying U.S. entry visas and revoking existing visas of these individuals and their adult family members.

    The aim is to hold accountable those responsible for undermining freedom and human rights across several regions under China's influence.