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WV HCR18

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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, and intelligence operations

  • Forgives all public debt held by PRC-affiliated entities in West Virginia since October 1, 2019

  • Directs the Governor to take executive actions implementing the resolution, and requires the State Treasurer, Auditor, and Attorney General to identify PRC-affiliated entities

  • Invites other state legislatures to join West Virginia in formally declaring that China is conducting illegal warfare against the United States

  • Introduced February 10, 2026, and referred to the Judiciary and Rules committees

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 Judiciary

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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