Expressing the sense of Congress that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy would expose individuals residing in the United States to a judicial system subservient to the Chinese Communist Party, and that the United States should suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until it can be certified that Hong Kong's judicial independence has been reestablished.
Latest action · Jul 27, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 27, 2020
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution states that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy renders individuals residing in the United States vulnerable to a Chinese-controlled judicial system. The resolution urges the United States to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until the reestablishment of Hong Kong's judicial independence can be certified.
Cosponsors 23
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 29, 2020 to Aug 14, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MO | Ann Wagner | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-TX | Brian Babin | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-GA | Doug Collins | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-MS | Michael Guest | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-CA | Paul Cook | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-KS | Roger Marshall | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-OH | Troy Balderson | Jul 29, 2020 | |
| R-CA | Doug LaMalfa | Jul 30, 2020 | |
| R-FL | Francis Rooney | Jul 30, 2020 | |
| R-OK | Markwayne Mullin | Jul 30, 2020 | |
| R-GA | Rob Woodall | Jul 30, 2020 | |
| R-FL | Ted S. Yoho | Jul 30, 2020 | |
| R-NC | David Rouzer | Jul 31, 2020 | |
| R-OH | Brad R. Wenstrup | Aug 4, 2020 | |
| R-WI | Mike Gallagher | Aug 4, 2020 | |
| R-TX | Pete Olson | Aug 4, 2020 | |
| R-UT | Chris Stewart | Aug 7, 2020 | |
| R-GA | Jody B. Hice | Aug 7, 2020 | |
| R-UT | John R. Curtis | Aug 7, 2020 | |
| D-GU | Michael F. Q. San Nicolas | Aug 7, 2020 | |
| R-MO | Vicky Hartzler | Aug 14, 2020 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred Jul 27, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 27, 2020Introduced in House
- Jul 27, 2020Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Related bills 1
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Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing the sense of Congress that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy would expose individuals residing in the United States to a judicial system subservient to the Chinese Communist Party, and that the United States should suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until it can be certified that Hong Kong's judicial independence has been reestablished.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
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- Jul 27, 2020Introduced in House
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