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A bill to reauthorize the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.

6/6/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4467

Bill 118 s 4467, also known as the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the original act passed in 2019. The bill focuses on supporting the human rights and democracy of the people of Hong Kong.

The original act was passed in response to the pro-democracy protests that erupted in Hong Kong in 2019. The act aimed to hold China accountable for its actions in Hong Kong and to support the rights of the people of Hong Kong to freedom of speech, assembly, and self-governance.

The reauthorization of the act in Bill 118 s 4467 seeks to continue this support for the people of Hong Kong. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting democracy and human rights in Hong Kong and sends a strong message to China about the importance of respecting the rights of the people of Hong Kong. Overall, Bill 118 s 4467 is an important piece of legislation that highlights the United States' support for the people of Hong Kong and their fight for democracy and human rights. It is a non-partisan effort to uphold the values of freedom and democracy in the face of authoritarianism.

Current Status of Bill S 4467

Bill S 4467 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4467 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill S 4467's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4467

Total Number of Sponsors
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Republican Sponsors
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Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Total Number of Cosponsors
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Democrat Cosponsors
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Republican Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4467

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4467

A bill to reauthorize the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.
A bill to reauthorize the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.

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