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Millions of Hong Kong citizens have peacefully protested and demonstrated since June, in marches and rallies that have grabbed the world’s attention. Held at first in response to a specific legislative bill proposing easier extraditions, the protests later metastasized into a more all-encompassing demand for governmental reforms.
Hong Kong is a special “administrative region,” formally part of the United Kingdom for about 150 years, but now part of China since a 1997 changeover. Although the changeover’s terms originally required China to pledge a generally hands-off approach to Hong Kong, certainly much more so than the heavy governmental control China applies to the rest of their nation, China has gradually ramped up control since 1997.
This summer’s proposed bill …
Sponsor. Senator for Florida. Republican.
Read Text »Enacted — Signed by the President on Nov 27, 2019
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on November 27, 2019.
Pub.L. 116-76 Cosponsors56 Cosponsors (29 Republicans, 26 Democrats, 1 Independent)
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 3289: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
Passed House (Senate next) on Oct 15, 2019. 51% incorporated. (compare text)
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 3469 (114th).
Feb 16, 2017 Earlier Version — IntroducedThis activity took place on a related bill, S. 417 (115th).
Jun 13, 2019 IntroducedBills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber.
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Oct 15, 2019 Source Bill — Passed House (Senate next)This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3289 (116th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1838 (116th).
Nov 19, 2019 Passed Senate (House next)The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.
Nov 20, 2019 Passed HouseThe bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.
Nov 27, 2019 Enacted — Signed by the PresidentThe President signed the bill and it became law.
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