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H.R.6947: Hong Kong Freedom Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 19, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 19, 2020
Bill Summary
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.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 26, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
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May 19, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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May 19, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Perry (R-Pa.) |