VoterlyH.Res. 837: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.
117th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The resolution also expresses that the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in legitimizing China's claims about Peng's safety raises questions about the IOC's ability and willingness to protect the rights of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing. Finally, the resolution expresses that China should (1) provide independent and verifiable proof of Peng's whereabouts and that she is safe, (2) allow Peng to engage directly with the Women's Tennis Association and the United Nations to independently verify her safety and explain her absence from public life since making her allegation, (3) open an independent and transparent investigation into Peng's allegations against former senior Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, (4) publicly commit to holding sexual violence abusers accountable, (5) cease all censorship of reporting and discussions of Peng's case, and (6) allow Peng to leave China if she so desires and not retaliate against her family members who remain there.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2021-12-03
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 8
- Latest action The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] introduced H.Res. 837. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.Res. 837? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 837 do?
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The resolution also expresses …
Who sponsored H.Res. 837?
Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] (D) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 837?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 837 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.