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A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
5/8/2025, 7:34 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 98
Bill 119 SRES 98 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns Beijing's actions in destroying Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law. The resolution highlights the importance of Hong Kong's autonomy and the need to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
The resolution specifically calls out Beijing for its imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, which has been widely criticized for undermining the city's autonomy and eroding its democratic institutions. The resolution also condemns Beijing's crackdown on pro-democracy activists and the media in Hong Kong.
Furthermore, the resolution expresses support for the people of Hong Kong in their fight for democracy and urges the US government to take action to hold Beijing accountable for its actions. This includes calling for targeted sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for the crackdown in Hong Kong. Overall, Bill 119 SRES 98 is a strong statement of support for the people of Hong Kong and a condemnation of Beijing's actions in undermining the city's democracy and rule of law. It underscores the importance of upholding democratic values and human rights in the face of authoritarian aggression.
The resolution specifically calls out Beijing for its imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, which has been widely criticized for undermining the city's autonomy and eroding its democratic institutions. The resolution also condemns Beijing's crackdown on pro-democracy activists and the media in Hong Kong.
Furthermore, the resolution expresses support for the people of Hong Kong in their fight for democracy and urges the US government to take action to hold Beijing accountable for its actions. This includes calling for targeted sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for the crackdown in Hong Kong. Overall, Bill 119 SRES 98 is a strong statement of support for the people of Hong Kong and a condemnation of Beijing's actions in undermining the city's democracy and rule of law. It underscores the importance of upholding democratic values and human rights in the face of authoritarian aggression.
Congressional Summary of SRES 98
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), the Hong Kong government's Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and related human rights abuses. The resolution also (1) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms; and (2) calls upon the Hong Kong government to drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 98
Bill SRES 98 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill SRES 98 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025. Bill SRES 98's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57. as of April 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 98
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
9Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 98
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 98
A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 98
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