H.R. 2127: Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025

The bill titled the "Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025" proposes a series of sanctions aimed at police departments and law enforcement entities in the People’s Republic of China, as well as individuals involved in establishing a Chinese police presence in the United States. Here is a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Sanctions Overview

The bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain foreign persons identified as:

• Members of police departments or law enforcement institutions in China, particularly those from regions like Xinjiang and Fujian.
• Senior leadership within these departments.
• Individuals working to create or maintain a Chinese police presence in the U.S.
• Those acting under the direction of specific Chinese government departments, with the aim of monitoring or intimidating individuals in the U.S.

Details of the Sanctions

The sanctions outlined in the bill include:

• Property Blocking: The President is authorized to block and prohibit transactions involving the property of sanctioned individuals or entities, provided that the property is within the U.S. or in the possession of U.S. persons.
• Visa Inadmissibility: Individuals described under the sanctions will be ineligible for U.S. visas or entry. Current visas issued to such individuals will be revoked immediately.

Presidential Authority

The bill grants the President the power to waive sanctions on a case-by-case basis if it is deemed vital to U.S. national security. This waiver can be in place for up to 30 days, and the President may submit a classified certification to Congress to support such a decision.

Implementation and Enforcement

The bill allows the President to implement these sanctions through existing powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Penalties are established for violations of the sanctions, similar to those for committing unlawful acts outlined in the same act.

Additionally, the President is to instruct federal agencies to refrain from participating in investigations concerning the designated foreign persons unless such involvement is crucial for the safety and health of U.S. citizens.

Definitions

Several key terms are defined within the bill, including:

• Foreign Person: Any individual or entity that is not considered a U.S. person.
• Immediate Family Member: Includes spouses, parents, siblings, or adult children of the foreign person.

Relevant Companies

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