Bill · 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.
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ami Bera
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 11
- Introduced
- 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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Victims and Families: The resolution expresses respect and solidarity with those killed, tortured, or imprisoned during the 1989 demonstrations, as well as their families and friends (Resolution Section 1).
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Protection of Human Rights and Reform: It reaffirms support for individuals working toward political reform, the rule of law, and human rights protections in China (Resolution Section 2).
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Call for Accountability in China: The resolution calls for the Chinese government to stop censoring information about the Tiananmen Square massacre and to cooperate with an independent investigation by the United Nations (Resolution Section 4, Clauses A and B).
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Protection of Rights in Hong Kong: It calls for the respect of personal rights, freedoms, and the independence of the legal system in Hong Kong (Resolution Section 5, Clause A).
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Restoration of Democracy in Hong Kong: The resolution seeks to restore independent democratic representation to the people of Hong Kong (Resolution Section 5, Clause B).
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Safety for Returning Individuals: It calls for the ability of those who fled or live in exile to return to China or Hong Kong without fear of retribution, detention, or repercussions (Resolution Section 4, Clause D; Resolution Section 5, Clause C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Young KimRepublican · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina