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

USA117th CongressHRES-837| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2021
Jennifer Wexton

Jennifer Wexton

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The resolution also expresses that the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in legitimizing China's claims about Peng's safety raises questions about the IOC's ability and willingness to protect the rights of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing. Finally, the resolution expresses that China should (1) provide independent and verifiable proof of Peng's whereabouts and that she is safe, (2) allow Peng to engage directly with the Women's Tennis Association and the United Nations to independently verify her safety and explain her absence from public life since making her allegation, (3) open an independent and transparent investigation into Peng's allegations against former senior Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, (4) publicly commit to holding sexual violence abusers accountable, (5) cease all censorship of reporting and discussions of Peng's case, and (6) allow Peng to leave China if she so desires and not retaliate against her family members who remain there.

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Timeline
Dec 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534)
Dec 9, 2021
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)
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Dec 9, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • December 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 8, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)


  • December 8, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.


  • December 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.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534)


  • December 9, 2021
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 9, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 9, 2021
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

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  • SRES 117-503: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.

USA117th CongressHRES-837| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2021
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The resolution also expresses that the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in legitimizing China's claims about Peng's safety raises questions about the IOC's ability and willingness to protect the rights of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing. Finally, the resolution expresses that China should (1) provide independent and verifiable proof of Peng's whereabouts and that she is safe, (2) allow Peng to engage directly with the Women's Tennis Association and the United Nations to independently verify her safety and explain her absence from public life since making her allegation, (3) open an independent and transparent investigation into Peng's allegations against former senior Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, (4) publicly commit to holding sexual violence abusers accountable, (5) cease all censorship of reporting and discussions of Peng's case, and (6) allow Peng to leave China if she so desires and not retaliate against her family members who remain there.

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Timeline
Dec 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534)
Dec 9, 2021
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)
View Vote
Dec 9, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • December 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 8, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)


  • December 8, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.


  • December 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.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534)


  • December 9, 2021
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 9, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 9, 2021
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jennifer Wexton

Jennifer Wexton

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 117-503: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesAthletesChinaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingOlympic gamesPolitical parties and affiliationProfessional sportsSex offensesViolent crime