Bills · S 49
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 49International Affairs
Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to address concerns about foreign governments potentially extending their law enforcement reach into the United States without permission. If it becomes law, it would give the U.S. government more tools to financially penalize and restrict travel for those involved in such activities, aiming to protect national sovereignty and the safety of individuals residing in the U.S.
Without this law, the U.S. might have fewer specific, mandatory tools to deter and dismantle alleged unauthorized foreign police operations within its borders. The bill reflects a broader concern about foreign influence and human rights issues, particularly concerning reports of overseas police service stations used to monitor or harass dissidents. Voters should care because it relates to who has the authority to enforce laws on U.S. soil and how the government protects its citizens and residents from foreign government pressure.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to impose sanctions on Chinese provincial and municipal police departments, their senior leaders, and individuals establishing a Chinese police presence in the United States.
This establishes mandatory actions against specific foreign entities and individuals believed to be involved in unauthorized activities within the U.S.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the blocking of property and financial interests of sanctioned entities and individuals that are located in or come into the United States.
This aims to cut off financial resources for these targeted entities and individuals, making it harder for them to operate.
PROVISION 03
Makes employees of sanctioned Chinese police departments, those associated with establishing such a presence, and their immediate family members inadmissible to the U.S., revoking any existing visas.
This provision prevents individuals linked to these activities from entering or remaining in the U.S., further restricting their operations.
PROVISION 04
Allows the President to waive sanctions for up to 30 days if certified as vital to U.S. national security interests.
This provides flexibility for the executive branch to navigate complex diplomatic or national security situations.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits U.S. federal agencies from participating in foreign-initiated investigations involving the sanctioned persons, unless vital for U.S. citizen health, safety, and well-being.
This ensures U.S. government entities do not inadvertently support or legitimize unauthorized foreign law enforcement activities on U.S. soil.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in Senate
JAN 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 49
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
Senate BillS 49International Affairs
Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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