S 2710
116th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
China
Congressional oversight
Hong Kong
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Protest and dissent
Trade restrictions
A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 27, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-77.
Nov 27, 2019
Signed by President.
Nov 21, 2019
Presented to President.
Nov 20, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 636). (text: CR H9096)
Nov 20, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 636).(text: CR H9096)
Nov 20, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9100-9101)
Nov 20, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2710.
Nov 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9096-9098)
Nov 20, 2019
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 20, 2019
Held at the desk.
Nov 20, 2019
Received in the House.
Nov 20, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 19, 2019
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6661)
Nov 19, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6661)
Nov 19, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6661)
Nov 19, 2019
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2019 | House · vote #636 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 417–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This bill directs the President to prohibit the issuance of licenses to export specified munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force. The specified items include tear gas, rubber bullets, and handcuffs. The President may make an exception upon certifying to Congress as to how such exports are important to U.S. national interests and foreign policy goals. This prohibition shall expire one year after the bill's enactment.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 116-77.
Committees of jurisdiction
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