Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
7/1/2024, 12:34 PMSummary of Bill HRES 1274
Bill 118 HRES 1274 is a response to the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance enacted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024. The Ordinance, implemented under Article 23 of the Basic Law, has raised concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and autonomy in Hong Kong.The bill aims to address these concerns by reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong. It condemns the actions of the Hong Kong government in enacting the National Security Ordinance, which is seen as a violation of the "one country, two systems" principle.
Furthermore, the bill calls for the imposition of sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and human rights. It also urges the US government to work with international partners to hold the Hong Kong government accountable for its actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1274 seeks to send a strong message of support to the people of Hong Kong and to push back against efforts to suppress their freedoms and democratic rights.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1274
Bill HRES 1274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2024. Bill HRES 1274 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 3, 2024. Bill HRES 1274's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 3, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1274
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.Comments
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