H. Res. 317
117th Congress
House
Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 414). (text: CR H7507)
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534-7535)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 317.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7507-7509)
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | House · vote #414 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 427–1 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
This resolution states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
44
Wexton, Jennifer
Lesko, Debbie
R
Tiffany, Thomas P.
D
Vargas, Juan
D
Costa, Jim
R
Gimenez, Carlos A.
R
Hill, J. French
D
Kim, Andy
R
Moore, Blake D.
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
D
Lieu, Ted
D
Sherman, Brad
Zeldin, Lee
R
Barr, Andy
R
Curtis, John R.
Deutch, Theodore
Gonzalez, Anthony
R
Jackson, Ronny
Katko, John
R
Malliotakis, Nicole
R
Mast, Brian J.
R
Meuser, Daniel
R
Owens, Burgess
R
Pfluger, August
R
Salazar, Maria Elvira
R
Smith, Christopher H.
Wild, Susan
R
Wilson, Joe
D
Bera, Ami
Buck, Ken
R
Burchett, Tim
CHABOT, STEVE
Cicilline, David
D
Connolly, Gerald E.
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
R
Green, Mark E.
R
Issa, Darrell
Kinzinger, Adam
R
Steube, W. Gregory
R
Tenney, Claudia
D
Titus, Dina
R
Wagner, Ann
R
Kim, Young
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 317: Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-317/
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