0
0
0
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 PM
Summary 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.
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.
Read the Full Bill
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, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1274
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1274
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1274
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
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1274
Latest Bills
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Bill HJRES 140April 16, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Bill SJRES 138April 16, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Bill SJRES 182April 16, 2026
A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Bill SRES 657April 16, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 161April 16, 2026
A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide for equitable relief, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4311April 16, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt.
Bill S 4308April 16, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4297April 16, 2026
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Bill SRES 670April 16, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should prioritize bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions.
Bill SRES 672April 16, 2026
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.
Bill HRES 1277July 1, 2024