Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 4, 2020International Affairs
H.Res. 994
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 4, 2020)
This resolution
- calls on China to allow exiled Tiananmen demonstrators to return to China;
- condemns the imposition of national security legislation with respect to Hong Kong, as well as the use of violence and imprisonment as means of repression;
- urges the United States to protect its interests in Hong Kong and the freedom of the people of Hong Kong;
- calls upon the Hong Kong Chief Executive to allow the people of Hong Kong to exercise their rights, and
- encourages the formation of an international coalition to demand that China adhere to its international obligations.
What just happenedJun 26, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 4, 2020
- Jun 26, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Jun 4, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 4, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 4, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House