Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.RES.317
H.RES.317: Condemning 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 14, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (13 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
- Introduced in House - April 14, 2021
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
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).
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 317.
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
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)
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534-7535)
|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7507-7509)
|
| April 21, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
|
| April 21, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
|
| April 14, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
|
| April 14, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |