H.R.2127 - Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2127, the "Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025," aims to impose sanctions on police departments and individuals in the People's Republic of China (PRC) seeking to establish a Chinese police presence in the United States. The bill targets PRC law enforcement institutions, senior leadership, and those associated with establishing a Chinese police presence or acting under the direction of PRC security entities or the United Front Work Department. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would authorize the President to impose property blocking sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and entities determined to be involved in establishing or maintaining a Chinese police presence in the U.S. It would also direct federal agencies not to participate in investigations initiated by foreign entities against those sanctioned, unless deemed vital to U.S. citizens' health, safety, and well-being.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security by preventing foreign law enforcement from operating without authorization within the U.S.
- Protection of individual liberties and privacy by countering potential intimidation or monitoring by foreign entities.
- Reinforcement of U.S. sovereignty and legal jurisdiction.
- Prevention of potential espionage or undue influence by foreign governments.
- Increased public safety by reducing the risk of unauthorized law enforcement activities.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential strain on diplomatic relations with China.
- Risk of reciprocal actions by China against U.S. interests or citizens abroad.
- Possible challenges in accurately identifying and verifying individuals and entities involved in prohibited activities.
- Limited impact if the Chinese police presence is already well-established or difficult to detect.
- Potential for unintended consequences or overreach in the application of sanctions.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the U.S. Constitution by safeguarding national security and protecting the sovereignty of the United States. It indirectly supports the principles of individual liberties and due process by preventing unauthorized foreign law enforcement activities within the U.S., potentially implicating the Fourth Amendment (protection against unreasonable searches and seizures) and the Fifth Amendment (due process). The power to impose sanctions falls under the purview of the Executive Branch's authority over foreign affairs, though Congress plays a role in defining the scope and limitations of such actions, as per Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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