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S.Res. 865 · 119th CongressInternational AffairsResolution

S.Res. 865 has not moved since its introduction on Sep 17, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

Sponsored by Markey, Edward J. D-MA · 3 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans
IntroducedSep 17, 2026
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What it changes · CRS summary

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Context
Committees
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Policy area
International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
Sponsor
2 of 715 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in senate · 240 words
Latest action
Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4802)
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.

Related, per CRS or House · 1
  • 119th H.Res. 1549 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention D · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]