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H.Res. 837 (117th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 December 2021

Last action

8 December 2021 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

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7 April 2025

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Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, by cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) failed to adhere to its own human rights commitments and protect the free speech of Olympic athletes. The resolution also expresses that, in an effort to regain lost public confidence, the IOC should call on the Chinese Communist Party to (1) open an independent and transparent investigation into the allegations of Peng Shuai; (2) publicly commit to holding sexual violence abusers accountable; (3) cease all censorship of reporting and discussions of Peng's case; and (4) allow Peng to leave China if she so desires, and not retaliate against her family members who remain in China.

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Timeline

  1. 3 December 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 December 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 December 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 December 2021

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 8 December 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 December 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H7505)

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 December 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 413).(text: CR H7505)

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 December 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.

    Source: Floor

Votes

8 December 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 428 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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