A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
This resolution (SRES 98) condemns the Chinese government's implementation of Hong Kong's National Security Law and the Article 23 Ordinance, which the Senate states have undermined Hong Kong's autonomy, rule of law, and freedoms. It specifically urges accountability for actions like the sentencing of pro-democracy figures (including Jimmy Lai) and calls for Hong Kong authorities to drop related charges. The resolution also advocates for U.S. and international efforts to adjust Hong Kong's voting status at multilateral organizations, arguing that Hong Kong no longer maintains meaningful independence from mainland China. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact new laws but formally expresses the Senate's position on these matters.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1400-1401)
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Mike Crapo
RRepublican
Co
Mitch McConnell
RRepublican
Co
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
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