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Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 16, 2026International Affairs
H.R. 10406

Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026

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What just happenedSep 16, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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