H.R.5668: To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games held in communist China based upon communist China brutalizing protesters in Tibet, supporting and enabling Sudan's genocidal regime, forcing a one child policy upon Chinese families, persecuting Chinese citizens for freely exercising religion, repressing free and independent labor unions, engaging in wanton environmental degradation, and systematically denying the Chinese people their basic freedoms.

Please upgrade your Flash Player Home > Federal Government > H.R.5668 Chief Sponsor: Thaddeus G. McCotter Tagged in: Boycott, China, Civil liberties, East Asia, Federal employees, Federal officials, Foreign policy, Government employees, Human rights, International affairs, Olympic games, Sanctions (International law), Sports, Trade See all (4 more) Latest Update: Monday, December, 01st 2008 Search Site To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games held in communist China based upon communist China brutalizing protesters in Tibet, supporting and enabling Sudan's genocidal regime, forcing a one child policy upon Chinese families, persecuting Chinese citizens for freely exercising religion, repressing free and independent labor unions, engaging in wanton environmental degradation, and systematically denying the Chinese people their basic freedoms. 4/1/2008--Introduced. Communist Chinese Olympic Accountability Act - Prohibits any federal government official or employee from attending the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, except for an individual who is a member of the U.S. Olympic Team or who is serving in a medical or security capacity on behalf of the Team. Comment on Bill - Be the first to leave a comment! Latest Actions 04/01/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text File name Last Updated H.R.5668 Introduced in House 04/02/2008

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