Hinson, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Expel Chinese Police Operatives in U.S.

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act, which would impose sanctions and enhance penalties on Chinese police institutions operating in the U.S. and those associated with them. The bill is co-led by Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI).

"The Chinese Communist Party should have never been able to operate police stations in the U.S. to surveil American citizens and harass Chinese citizens who have fled the Communist regime. We should find, prosecute, and sanction any Chinese Communist Party official involved in standing up police stations on U.S. soil. Senator Tom Cotton and I are working to end these illegal intimidation tactics that undermine U.S. sovereignty and finally hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for such egregious violations.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

“No foreign government has the right to operate secret police stations on American soil. The Chinese Communist Party’s actions undermine international norms and human rights by circumventing legal extradition processes and engaging in intimidation tactics. This legislation sends a clear message: the United States will never tolerate illegal operations that violate our sovereignty and intimidate individuals living within our borders.” – Senator Tom Cotton

"The Select Committee has been at the forefront of exposing and evicting the illegal Chinese police stations that have been operating on American soil. These stations represent a direct threat to our national security and undermine the rule of law in the United States. This legislation is a critical step in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people and ensuring that no foreign government can infringe upon our sovereignty, and I commend Rep. Hinson for her leadership and commitment to holding the Chinese government accountable.” – Chairman John Moolenaar
 
Background:

• Impose financial sanctions, visa restrictions, and asset freezes on entities and individuals operating illegal Chinese police stations within the U.S. 
• Strengthen legal mechanisms to designate and prosecute individuals engaged in these activities. 
• Enhance penalties for individuals affiliated with the United Front Work Department who engage in harassment or coercion of U.S. residents and dissidents.

Original sponsors include Representatives Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ).

The bill was first covered by National Review here. Full bill text can be found here.