Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate Bill 2303 - Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2303 Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:25 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2303

Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, Ryan Law Wai-kwong, Cheung Kim-hung, and all the other individuals who worked for Apple Daily, a Hong Kong media company, in recognition of their commitment to freedom and democracy in Hong Kong.

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Current Status of Bill S 2303

Bill S 2303 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2303 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2303's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2303

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2303

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Congressional tributes

- Hong Kong

- Human rights

- News media and reporting

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2303

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lai Chee ying ("Jimmy Lai"), Law Wai kwong ("Ryan Law"), Cheung Kim hung, Chow Tat kuen ("Royston Chow"), Chan Pui man, Cheung Chi wai, Yeung Ching kee ("Li Ping"), and all the men and women who worked for Apple Daily in recognition of their commitment to freedom and democracy in Hong Kong in the face of the tyranny of the Chinese Communist Party.

Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act