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119-sres-98119th Congress

A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Sponsored By: Senator Risch, James E. [R-ID]

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Summary

Erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and rule of law. This resolution condemns China's national security law and Hong Kong's Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, urges governments to hold Beijing and Hong Kong authorities accountable, and backs calls to free those charged under these laws including Jimmy Lai.

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  • Hong Kong residents and defendants: urges immediate dropping of sedition, national security, and Article 23 charges and calls for the release of all defendants, including Jimmy Lai. Nearly 300 people have been arrested and the "Hong Kong 47" received sentences of 4 to 10 years.
  • Rule-of-law and business community: condemns the state-directed appropriation of Apple Daily and states Hong Kong no longer has credibility as an international business center because legal and regulatory independence has eroded.
  • International institutions and partners: encourages other governments to act at multilateral bodies and to treat Hong Kong differently if its autonomy no longer exists, citing concerns about Hong Kong's separate voting share in some forums.
  • U.S. policy tools: urges the United States to use all appropriate measures, including those under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, to promote accountability.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Risch, James E. [R-ID]

ID • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2025

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2025

  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

Roll Call Votes

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