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WV HCR57
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
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Declares that the People's Republic of China is conducting an "illegal, asymmetric war" against the United States and West Virginia through alleged chemical warfare (fentanyl), biological warfare (COVID-19), cyberattacks, influence operations, and intelligence operations
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Forgives all public debt held by West Virginia entities that has been owned by PRC-affiliated entities since October 1, 2019
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Directs the Governor to take executive actions to implement the resolution and requests the State Treasurer, Auditor, and Attorney General to identify PRC entities and facilitate recovery of debts or property held by those entities
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Invites other U.S. states to join West Virginia in taking similar actions against the PRC
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Requires the Clerk of the House of Delegates to send certified copies to state officials and to presiding officers of legislative bodies in all other states
Legislative Description
Identifying that the People’s Republic of China is conducting an illegal asymmetric war against the U.S. and West Virginia
Last Action
To House Rules
2/20/2025