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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 29, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 422

Urging adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy as prescribed in the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 1, 2017)

Urges adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy established by the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with respect to:

  • Hong Kong's exercise of a high degree of autonomy;
  • Hong Kong's enjoyment of executive, legislative, and independent judicial power; and
  • protection of the fundamental rights of Hong Kong residents.

What just happenedNov 1, 2017

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 1, 2017FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Nov 1, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 1, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8365-8366)

  4. Nov 1, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8365-8366)

  5. Nov 1, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.

  6. Nov 1, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8365-8368)

  7. Nov 1, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Yoho moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Sep 28, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Sep 28, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  11. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  12. Jul 6, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  13. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedNov 1, 201736

Urges adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy established by the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with respect to:

  • Hong Kong's exercise of a high degree of autonomy;
  • Hong Kong's enjoyment of executive, legislative, and independent judicial power; and
  • protection of the fundamental rights of Hong Kong residents.
Introduced in HouseJun 29, 2017

Urges adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy established by the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with respect to:

  • Hong Kong's exercise of a high degree of autonomy;
  • Hong Kong's enjoyment of executive, legislative, and independent judicial power; and
  • protection of the fundamental rights of Hong Kong residents.
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