A resolution condemning the arrest of Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to supporting democracy, autonomy, religious freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 29, 2022)
This resolution condemns the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen (a Roman Catholic bishop emeritus of Hong Kong) by the Hong Kong authorities at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party.
The resolution calls for all charges to be immediately dropped against Cardinal Zen.
The resolution reaffirms religious freedom as a fundamental right.
Finally, the resolution also urges the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to cease targeting Hong Kong's civil society and to immediately release and drop all charges against all political prisoners who have been unjustly detained and charged.
What just happenedSep 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5559)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2022
- Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5559)
Foreign Relations Committee - Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate