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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.

USA117th CongressSRES-503| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (15)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mike Braun (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

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  • In Committee
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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety in China. The resolution expresses that the failure of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to clearly and forcefully challenge the claims of China concerning Peng's safety raises questions about the ability and willingness of the IOC to stand up for the human rights of athletes participating in the Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing, as well as in future games. The resolution also expresses that China should (1) allow Peng to provide independent and verifiable proof of her own whereabouts and safety without retribution, (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 prevent any retaliation against her family members remaining there. Finally, the resolution expresses that, by failing to clearly and forcefully challenge the Chinese Communist Party's narrative, the IOC has failed to uphold its own stated commitments with regard to respect for international conventions on protecting human rights.

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Timeline
Feb 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S525)
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 4, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Apr 4, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
Apr 7, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)
Apr 7, 2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)
  • February 3, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S525)


  • March 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 4, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • April 4, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.


  • April 7, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)


  • April 7, 2022
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)

International Affairs

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  • HRES 117-837: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.
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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.

USA117th CongressSRES-503| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety in China. The resolution expresses that the failure of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to clearly and forcefully challenge the claims of China concerning Peng's safety raises questions about the ability and willingness of the IOC to stand up for the human rights of athletes participating in the Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing, as well as in future games. The resolution also expresses that China should (1) allow Peng to provide independent and verifiable proof of her own whereabouts and safety without retribution, (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 prevent any retaliation against her family members remaining there. Finally, the resolution expresses that, by failing to clearly and forcefully challenge the Chinese Communist Party's narrative, the IOC has failed to uphold its own stated commitments with regard to respect for international conventions on protecting human rights.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S525)
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 4, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Apr 4, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
Apr 7, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)
Apr 7, 2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)
  • February 3, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S525)


  • March 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 4, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • April 4, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.


  • April 7, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)


  • April 7, 2022
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2080-2081; text: CR S2080-2081)
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (15)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mike Braun (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-837: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing 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, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingOlympic gamesPolitical parties and affiliationProfessional sportsSex offensesUnited NationsViolent crime