S. 49: Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025
This bill requires sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or Chinese law enforcement institutions, including those seeking to establish a Chinese police presence in the United States.
The bill requires the President to impose visa-blocking sanctions on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including those who are (1) employees of Chinese law enforcement institutions or their immediate family members, or (2) directly associated with a Chinese police or United Front Work Department (UFWD) presence in the United States. (The CCP's UFWD seeks to win support for the CCP from non-CCP groups at home and abroad, with a focus on ethnic-Chinese diaspora communities.)
The President must also impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that are (1) Chinese law enforcement institutions, their senior leaders, or those acting under the control of such institutions; (2) directly associated with establishing or maintaining a Chinese police presence in the United States; or (3) acting under the control of the UFWD with the intention of covertly monitoring or intimidating those living in the United States.
Additionally, the bill requires the President to prohibit federal agencies from participating in investigations into foreign persons subject to these sanctions unless the investigation is (1) initiated by the U.S. government; or (2) the President determines that such participation is vital to the health, safety, and well-being of U.S. citizens.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-10-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 49 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 49?
S. 49 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 49 are available on congress.gov.
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