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S.295: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (10 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 8, 2021
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |