Condemning any action of the PRC that could unnecessarily escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS Impeccable and the subsequent rejection of United States protests to the incident.

Introduced Mar 12, 2009Latest action Mar 12, 2009International Affairs

Plain-English summary

Supports the rise of a peaceful China as a member of the global community. Condemns any action of the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS IMPECCABLE and the subsequent rejection of U. S. protests.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Robert J. Wittman

Cosponsor · Republican · VA

Christopher H. Smith

Cosponsor · Republican · NJ

Mario Diaz-Balart

Cosponsor · Republican · FL

Michael Rogers

Cosponsor · Republican · AL

Shelley Moore Capito

Cosponsor · Republican · WV

Joe Wilson

Cosponsor · Republican · SC

Sen. John Boozman

Cosponsor · Republican · AR

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Official Subjects

International AffairsAsiaChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadInternational law and treatiesMarine and inland water transportation

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