S.Res. 474 · 117th Congress

A resolution demanding that the Communist Party of China prove that Peng Shuai is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation and fully investigate the sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Rick Scott
Introduced
2021-12-08
Latest action
2021-12-08 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This resolution applauds the actions of the Women's Tennis Association to

seek the security and safety of Peng Shuai, and hold the Communist Party of China (CPC) accountable for its authoritarian censorship of Peng. The resolution condemns the International Olympic Committee for cooperating in the CPC's suppression of Peng.

The resolution condemns the CPC's violation of Peng's basic human rights to freedom of speech and movement.

Finally, the resolution demands that the CPC

prove that Peng is free from censorship, coercion, and intimidation; and fully investigate Peng's sexual assault allegation against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.