STOP CCP Act

Bill: 118-hr-3334
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Foreign property
Government information and archives
Hong Kong
Human rights
Intellectual property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement officers
Political parties and affiliation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Trade restrictions
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: 

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act

This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any person who is a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, as well as any adult family member of such a person.

The President may waive the sanctions for renewable periods of 30 days by certifying to Congress that China's government and the Chinese Communist Party have ceased (1) any acts of genocide against the Uyghur Muslim population; (2) all threats, military exercises, and aggression toward Taiwan; (3) undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong; and (4) any efforts to steal the intellectual property of U.S. persons. The certification must also be publicly available on a federal government website.

action_date: 2024-09-12
text: 

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1) violate the autonomy of Hong Kong; (2) harass or intimidate the people of Taiwan; or (3) contribute to the oppression of individuals or groups in China, including Uyghur Muslims. The President must also impose sanctions on the adult family members of such sanctioned persons.

The President may waive the sanctions for renewable periods of up to 60 days by certifying to Congress that the waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.

The President may terminate any sanctions imposed after certifying to Congress that China's government and the CCP have ceased

the genocide of the Uyghur Muslim population; 

all threats, military exercises, and aggression toward Taiwan;

undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong; and

any efforts to steal the intellectual property of U.S. persons.

The President may also terminate sanctions after certifying to Congress that the sanctioned person has renounced membership in the CCP and taken steps to denounce or remediate the conduct for which sanctions were imposed.

Any certifications related to termination of sanctions must also be publicly available on a federal government website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 452).
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 452).
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3334.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5801-5803)
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3334 as unfinished business.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Mr. Moylan moved that the committee rise.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 4.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 3.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amo amendment No. 2.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Amo demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 1.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3334.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1486 and Rule XVIII.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1486. (consideration: CR H5767-5772)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1486 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-664, Part I.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-664, Part I.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Introduced in House