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Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1138| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021 This bill bars an official of China's government from obtaining a visa to enter the United States if the official was involved in prohibiting a U.S. citizen from leaving China in an attempt to achieve certain goals, such as convincing a relative of the U.S. citizen to submit to Chinese government custody for prosecution. Any existing visa belonging to such an official shall be revoked.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3197
Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2020
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3197
    Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2020


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

International Affairs

AsiaChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadVisas and passports

Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1138| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021 This bill bars an official of China's government from obtaining a visa to enter the United States if the official was involved in prohibiting a U.S. citizen from leaving China in an attempt to achieve certain goals, such as convincing a relative of the U.S. citizen to submit to Chinese government custody for prosecution. Any existing visa belonging to such an official shall be revoked.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3197
Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2020
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3197
    Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2020


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadVisas and passports