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- S.J.RES.33
S.J.RES.33: A joint resolution expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 21, 2004
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (5 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that Congress: (1) declares that the people of Hong Kong should be free to determine the pace and scope of constitutional developments; and (2) calls upon the President to call upon the People's Republic of China, the National People's Congress, and groups appointed by the Government of the People's Republic of China to guarantee that all revisions of Hong Kong law are made according to the wishes of the people of Hong Kong as expressed...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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| April 21, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) |