S.Res. 444 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Jun 16, 2026, by voice vote
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryResolution condemns China's leader Xi Jinping
This is a resolution—a formal statement expressing Congress's position—that condemns China's President Xi Jinping for what it describes as deceit, undermining peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity. The resolution also expresses solidarity with people in China and around the world who have faced consequences from rule by the Chinese Communist Party, and it encourages the use of existing sanctions authorities against CCP officials.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't create new laws or directly change things for most Americans. It's a statement of congressional disapproval that signals the position of Congress on China's leadership and policies. Any actual changes—like new sanctions—would require separate action.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Jun 16, 2026)
This resolution condemns China's President, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.
The resolution also expresses solidarity with the people of China, and people worldwide, who have endured the consequences of rule by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and encourages the application of all applicable sanctions authorities against CCP officials.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 444
RESOLUTION
A resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.
Sponsor: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) · Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · International Affairs · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 16, 2026: “Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2813)”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.