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- H.R.7415
H.R.7415: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 30, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 30, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (21 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 30, 2020
Bill Summary
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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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| June 30, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by John Curtis (R-Utah) |