Contact Congress about S. 49: Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025

The bill would freeze U.S.-controlled property and block U.S. entry for people tied to Chinese police activity in the United States. It also covers some immediate family members and limits U.S. help with certain foreign-led investigations.

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Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S. 49: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Chinese police departments and people linked to Chinese police or United Front activity in the United States. It also affects covered noncitizens who want to travel to, enter, or stay in the United States. Some family members of employees of covered departments or entities could face visa and entry bans too. U.S. agencies would also face new limits when a foreign government starts an investigation involving covered people.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it responds to fears that foreign police or security networks may pressure or watch people inside the United States. It would give the U.S. government direct tools to freeze property and block travel for covered Chinese police-linked people. It could also change how U.S. agencies work with foreign partners in some investigations. The real effect would depend on whom future presidents target and how often they use the national security waiver.

Key provisions in S. 49

• The President must sanction certain Chinese police departments and law enforcement bodies. This includes their senior leaders and people tied to setting up or keeping a Chinese police presence in the United States.
• The bill covers people working under Chinese public security bureaus or the United Front. It applies when they intend to secretly watch or intimidate people in the United States.
• Covered foreign people would have their U.S.-linked property frozen. This includes property in the United States, property that enters the country, or property controlled by a U.S. person.
• U.S. people could not make deals involving that frozen property. The bill uses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a sanctions law often called IEEPA.
• Covered noncitizens could not enter the United States or get U.S. visas or other entry papers. They also could not get admission, parole, or other benefits under U.S. immigration law.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 49

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Questions people ask about S. 49

What is S. 49?

The bill would freeze U.S.-controlled property and block U.S. entry for people tied to Chinese police activity in the United States. It also covers some immediate family members and limits U.S. help with certain foreign-led investigations.

How do I support or oppose S. 49?

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Who should I contact about S. 49?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 49 before I act?

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