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- H.RES.130
H.RES.130: Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 19, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (27 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - April 19, 2021
- Introduced in House - Feb. 18, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns the actions taken by the governments of China and Hong Kong to put in place national security legislation that violates the freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is a part of China but, by agreement, has operated a legal and economic system largely separate from China's.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 19, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121).
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| April 19, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 19, 2021 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| April 19, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 130.
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| April 19, 2021 |
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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| April 19, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H1927)
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1943-1944)
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1930)
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) |