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Hong Kong Freedom Act

Introduced: May 19, 2020 Introduced by: Perry, Scott Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
May 19, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Hong Kong Freedom Act

This bill authorizes the President to recognize Hong Kong as a separate and independent country from China. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.)

What's happening now June 26, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

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