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Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

4/16/2025, 8:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2661

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act, designated as H.R. 2661 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 7, 2025, aims to establish certification requirements for the HKETO. The bill includes provisions related to the oversight and operation of the HKETO, potentially outlining specific criteria for certification and setting directives for monitoring its activities. For further details, the official bill text can be accessed via the provided PDF link.

Current Status of Bill HR 2661

Bill HR 2661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2025. Bill HR 2661 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2025.  Bill HR 2661's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2661

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2661

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2661

To require the President to remove the extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
To require the President to remove the extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

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