House Bill 4887
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, to except the People's Republic of China as a defined foreign state.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4887
Congress
117
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill excludes Chinese entities from foreign sovereign immunity and therefore subjects them to the jurisdiction of courts in the United States.
July 30, 2021
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
07/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/30/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:04:01 AM