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H.Res. 130 (117th)

Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 February 2021

Last action

19 April 2021 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Colin Allred, Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Peter Meijer, Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

Subjects

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7 April 2025

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Summary

This resolution condemns the actions taken by the governments of China and Hong Kong to put in place national security legislation that violates the freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is a part of China but, by agreement, has operated a legal and economic system largely separate from China's.)

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 April 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 April 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H1927)

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 April 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H1927)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1930)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 April 2021

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 130.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

19 April 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 418 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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