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 Hong Kong Basic Law and calling upon all free nations of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong.

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Bill Number

SRES 596

Introduced

May 21, 2020

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 05/21/2020 CR S2606-2607)

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Asia China Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Espionage and treason Hong Kong Human rights International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Protest and dissent Sanctions Subversive activities Travel and tourism

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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.

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Jun 25, 2020

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 05/21/2020 CR S2606-2607)
Jun 25, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: 05/21/2020 CR S2606-2607)
Jun 25, 2020

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3285-3289)
Jun 25, 2020

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3285-3289)
May 21, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 21, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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