S 2180
Holding the Chinese Communist Party Accountable for Infecting Americans Act of 2021
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This bill, the Holding the Chinese Communist Party Accountable for Infecting Americans Act of 2021, allows U.S. citizens and businesses to sue foreign states, particularly China, in U.S. courts for damages related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the Chinese government deliberately concealed and distorted information about the virus's origins and severity. The bill aims to hold accountable those responsible for actions that contributed to the global spread of the disease and caused harm, with provisions for potential stays in lawsuits during negotiations.
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