Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

House Resolution

H.Res. 462

119th Congress

Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

18

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution honors the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China and condemns the Chinese government's ongoing crackdown on human rights and freedoms, including in Hong Kong. It expresses support for those in China who continue to fight for political reform, rule of law, and human rights.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorDan Newhouse (R-WA)

Introduced6/3/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

Data from Congress.gov

See this page through your district lens

Enter ZIP to personalize representatives and vote context.

Stay on top of this issue

Subscribe for weekly bill and representative updates.

Vote Prediction

Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

This resolution honors the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China and condemns the Chinese government's ongoing crackdown on human rights and freedoms, including in Hong Kong. It expresses support for those in China who continue to fight for po

Community Breakdown

Pass

0%

Fail

0%

0 predictions

This resolution honors the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China and condemns the Chinese government's ongoing crackdown on human rights and freedoms, including in Hong Kong. It expresses support for those in China who continue to fight for political reform, rule of law, and human rights.

Bill Number: 462
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: International Affairs

Data from Congress.gov

AI-generated summary

Fact Sheet

Title: Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 462
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Summary: This resolution honors the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China and condemns the Chinese government's ongoing crackdown on human rights and freedoms, including in Hong Kong. It expresses support for those in China who continue to fight for political reform, rule of law, and human r

Data from Congress.gov

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China and condemns the Chinese government's ongoing crackdown on human rights and freedoms, including in Hong Kong. It expresses support for those in China who continue to fight for political reform, rule of law, and human rights.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses respect for and solidarity with the families and friends of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for participating in prodemocracy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. It also reaffirms support for those who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights in China. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Remembers and expresses solidarity with the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in China
Condemns the Chinese government's continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and freedoms, including in Hong Kong
Reaffirms support for those in China who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would send a strong message of support from the U.S. Congress to the people of China, especially those advocating for democracy and human rights. It could also increase international pressure on the Chinese government to improve its human rights record and ease its crackdown on dissent. The resolution could particularly impact Chinese citizens and activists, as well as the Chinese government and its relationship with the U.S.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

462, 119th Congress (2025). "Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-462