H.Res. 317
Passed SenateCondemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/8/2021 • House
Summary
This resolution states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.
Passed House • 12/8/2021
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (45)
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Cosponsors (44)
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Originated in the House
Introduced
April 14, 2021
Committee Review
April 21, 2021
Floor Debate
December 8, 2021
Passed Chamber
December 8, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 414).(text: CR H7507)
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President
Enacted into Law