Tiananmen Transparency and Accountability

Summary#

H.R. 3737 sets out U.S. policy goals related to censorship of information about the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and crackdown. These goals include using existing sanctions tools against Chinese officials involved in censorship, seeking the release of people jailed for taking part in Tiananmen vigils, protecting U.S. citizens and legal residents from intimidation, and pursuing criminal cases over repression carried out in the United States. The bill also calls for raising these issues in diplomacy and at the United Nations. It says the Librarian of Congress should work with nonprofit groups on in-person and online exhibits about Tiananmen.

What it means for you#

The bill states a goal of protecting U.S. citizens and legal residents from intimidation related to commemorating Tiananmen or calling for democratic reforms in China. It does not describe a specific process for receiving that protection.

Expenses#

The bill does not specify expenses.

Proponents' View#

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