United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1103 (118th)
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Introduced
17 February 2023
Last action
25 September 2024 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
Sponsors
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
Subjects
Taxation
Source updated
9 January 2026
Summary
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841. The United Kingdom transferred sovereignty over Hong Kong to China in 1997). Under this bill, the President must periodically (at least once a year) certify to Congress a determination as to whether the HKETOs should be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act. (The act provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.) If the President certifies that the HKETOs no longer merit receiving such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs must terminate operations in the United States no later than 180 days after the certification is delivered to Congress. If the President certifies that the HKETOs continue to merit such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs may continue operations for another year, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving of the certification. The President may also revoke the application of such privileges and immunities to the HKETOs. A federal government entity may enter into an agreement or partnership with an HKETO only if the HKETOs are still authorized to operate in the United States under this bill.
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Timeline
17 February 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 February 2023
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
17 February 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 November 2023
Vote
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
Source: Committee
29 November 2023
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Source: Committee
9 September 2024
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. (text: CR H5068-5069)
Source: Floor
9 September 2024
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1103.
Source: Floor
9 September 2024
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5068-5071)
Source: Floor
9 September 2024
Floor
Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
10 September 2024
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
10 September 2024
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 3 (Roll no. 405).
Source: Floor
10 September 2024
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 3 (Roll no. 405).
Source: Floor
10 September 2024
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5119)
Source: Floor
25 September 2024
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
Source: Calendars
Votes
10 September 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source
Yes 413 · No 3 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Yea
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 25 September 2024 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 10 September 2024 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 17 February 2023 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1103
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hr/1103
- us · 118-hr-1103 · source updated 9 January 2026