DemocratBill · H.Res. 470· House(119-HRES-470)

Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

Rep. Bera
Age: 61 years
California
Introduced
6/4/2025
Last activity
6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Ami Bera
Cosponsors
Democrat - 11Republican - 11
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution serves to remember the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. It condemns the Chinese Communist Party for its continued crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms in the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The resolution highlights the suppression of democratic voices and the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy. It calls on the Chinese government to cease censorship and allow for independent investigations. Additionally, it urges the restoration of democratic representation in Hong Kong. Finally, it encourages the United States to mark the anniversary of these protests through specific commemorative actions.

Yes

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5

    The resolution advocates for the protection of freedom of expression and assembly in China and Hong Kong.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.