HRES Bill 636 Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-07-28

Bill 118 HRES 636, also known as the resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the deteriorating situation in Hong Kong. The resolution highlights the actions taken by the Chinese government to undermine the autonomy and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, including the imposition of the controversial National Security Law. The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of democracy and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and expresses solidarity with the people of Hong Kong in their struggle for freedom and democracy. It also calls on the Chinese government to respect the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, and to uphold its international obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Furthermore, the resolution condemns the Chinese government's crackdown on pro-democracy activists, journalists, and other individuals who have spoken out against the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong. It calls for the release of all political prisoners in Hong Kong, and for the restoration of the democratic process in the territory. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 636 is a strong statement of support for the people of Hong Kong and a condemnation of the actions taken by the Chinese government to undermine their rights and freedoms. It underscores the importance of upholding democracy and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and calls on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and democracy.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Alternative Names

Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Associated Legislation

A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Ro KhannaForeign AffairsA resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

1/3/2024, 5:45 PM

This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuse...

Bill 118 HRES 636, also known as the resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the deteriorating situation in Hong Kong. The resolution highlight...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 636

Introduced on
2023-07-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuse...

Bill 118 HRES 636, also known as the resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the deteriorating situation in Hong Kong. The resolution highlight...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/13/2024

This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuse...


Latest Action7/28/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.