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- H.R.5696
H.R.5696: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 13, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act - Amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of State to report to Congress on conditions in Hong Kong that are of U.S. interest by March 31, 2015, and annually thereafter for 10 years or until the Secretary certifies that Hong Kong has held free and fair elections for 2 consecutive Chief Executive and 2 consecutive Legislative Council periods. States that it is U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 13, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Nov. 13, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |