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S.RES.596: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Ho
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (2 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - June 25, 2020
- Introduced in Senate - May 21, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 05/21/2020 CR S2606-2607) |
| June 25, 2020 |
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3285-3289) |
| June 25, 2020 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
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| June 25, 2020 |
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| May 21, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2606-2607)
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| May 21, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) |