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H.RES.543: Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the People's Republic of China for violating their obligations to the people of Hong Kong, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to freedom of assembly and peaceful
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 15, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (15 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Oct. 15, 2019
- Introduced in House - Aug. 30, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
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| Oct. 20, 2019 | 9th |
Bill Summary
This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrators, (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 543.
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Oct. 15, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8116-8117) |
| Oct. 15, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8116-8119)
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Aug. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Aug. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) |