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H.R.5725: Hong Kong Be Water Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2020
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- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2020
Bill Summary
Hong Kong Be Water Act This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on, and freeze assets belonging to, individuals and entities responsible for suppression of freedoms in Hong Kong. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person who is an official of Hong Kong's government or China's government and who knowingly suppressed the freedom of speech, association, procession, or demonstration in Hong...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 30, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) |