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S.RES.495: A resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in response to the refusal of the People's Republic of China to end its egregious human rights abuses, including genocide, forced labor, and crimes a
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- Introduced Jan. 20, 2022
- Latest Major Action Jan. 20, 2022
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- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 20, 2022
Bill Summary
This resolution urges (1) the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games to another country in response to China's refusal to stop committing genocide and crimes against humanity and to take human rights into account in all decisions, especially in selecting future host countries; and (2) the Chinese Communist Party to immediately cease harassment of tennis star Peng Shuai and ensure her safety and freedom.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 20, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: S383-384)
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| Jan. 20, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by James Lankford (R-Okla.) |