HRES 277 · 108th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.

Introduced 2003-06-16· Sponsored by Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2003-06-26)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2003-06-26
Roll #326
Yea 426Nay 1
Democrats
201 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
224 Yea·1 Nay
PassedHouse · 2003-06-26
Roll #326
Yea 426Nay 1
Democrats
201 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
224 Yea·1 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns any restriction of the freedom of thought, expression, or association in Hong Kong, consistent with the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992. Recognizes that because Hong Kong exercises considerable influence in international affairs, as a developed economy, financial center, trading entrepot and shipping center, reductions in the existing freedom of the Hong Kong people would be of global significance. Urges the Hong Kong Government and the People's Republic of China to withdraw the proposed implementation of Article 23 of the Basic Law insofar as it would reduce the basic human freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. Calls upon the People's Republic of China, the National People's Congress, and any other groups appointed by the Government of China to leave all revisions of Hong Kong law to a legislature elected by universal suffrage. Urges immediate elections for the Legislative Council of Hong Kong according to rules approved by the Hong Kong people through an election-law convention, referendum, or both. Calls upon the Government of China to fully respect the autonomy and independence of the chief executive, the civil service, the judiciary, the police of Hong Kong,…

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans