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Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 30, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 543

Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the People's Republic of China for violating their obligations to the people of Hong Kong, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to freedom of assembly and peaceful protest.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 15, 2019)

This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrators, (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame the United States for the city's political situation, and (3) Chinese state media for targeting staff and family members of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong.

(Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties including freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. Protests sprung up in opposition to the introduction of an extradition bill that critics say would allow extradition to jurisdictions that do not have such protections, in particular mainland China.)

What just happenedOct 15, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30](D-CA)Sponsor
24 cosponsors15 D9 R
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  1. Oct 15, 2019FloorH38800

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

  2. Oct 15, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Oct 15, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8116-8117)

  4. Oct 15, 2019Floor8000

    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 H8116-8117)

  5. Oct 15, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 543.

  6. Oct 15, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8116-8119)

  7. Oct 15, 2019FloorH30300

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

  8. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Aug 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Aug 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Aug 30, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 15, 201953

This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrators, (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame the United States for the city's political situation, and (3) Chinese state media for targeting staff and family members of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong.

(Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties including freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. Protests sprung up in opposition to the introduction of an extradition bill that critics say would allow extradition to jurisdictions that do not have such protections, in particular mainland China.)

Introduced in HouseAug 30, 2019

This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the complete withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrations; (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame the United States for the city's political situation; and (3) the pro-Chinese government media's targeting of Julie Eadeh, the political counselor at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong, and her family.

(Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties including freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. Protests sprung up in opposition to the introduction of an extradition bill that critics say would allow extradition to jurisdictions that do not have such protections, in particular mainland China.)

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