Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China for its systematic campaign of transnational repression. The resolution states that China carries out a coordinated campaign to surveil, harass, threaten, and coerce individuals living abroad, including those in the United States. It highlights that these actions target political dissidents, human rights defenders, and specific ethnic and religious communities. The text also notes that China uses pressure tactics against the family members of individuals residing abroad. Finally, the resolution declares these acts a violation of United States sovereignty and democratic values.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The resolution specifically identifies protections for targeted groups including Hongkongers.
- Scored +5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution supports the rights of those living lawfully in the U.S. against foreign coercion.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The resolution protects the right to free political expression against foreign intimidation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Rights for Residents: The resolution affirms that all individuals residing in the United States have the right to live free from foreign government intimidation, coercion, and surveillance. (Section 2)
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Support for Law Enforcement and Accountability: The resolution supports efforts by the United States Government to investigate, disrupt, and hold accountable those who carry out or enable repressive activities. (Section 5)
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Defense of Sovereignty and Democracy: The resolution declares that the acts of repression carried out by the Government of the People's Republic of China in the United States violate the Nation's sovereignty and democratic values. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Pressure on Family Members: The resolution recognizes that the Government of the People's Republic of China seeks to exert pressure through the harassment, threatening, or unlawful detention of family members residing in the People's Republic of China or its controlled regions. (Section 4)
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Financial and Movement Restrictions on Families: The text notes that the Government of the People's Republic of China engages in acts of harassment against family members, including the confiscation of property, freezing of financial assets, and cancellation of passports to restrict freedom of movement. (Preamble)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The resolution specifically identifies protections for targeted groups including Hongkongers. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution supports the rights of those living lawfully in the U.S. against foreign coercion.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution protects the right to free political expression against foreign intimidation. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The resolution affirms the right to live free from foreign surveillance.
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930-2931)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska