United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 543 (116th)
Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the People's Republic of China for violating their obligations to the people of Hong Kong, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to freedom of assembly and peaceful protest.
Introduced
30 August 2019
Last action
15 October 2019 · Floor
Status
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Steve Watkins, Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Van Taylor, Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
3 January 2025
Summary
This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the complete withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrations; (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame the United States for the city's political situation; and (3) the pro-Chinese government media's targeting of Julie Eadeh, the political counselor at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong, and her family. (Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties including freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. Protests sprung up in opposition to the introduction of an extradition bill that critics say would allow extradition to jurisdictions that do not have such protections, in particular mainland China.)
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Timeline
30 August 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
30 August 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 August 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 September 2019
Reported
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
25 September 2019
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 October 2019
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 October 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 October 2019
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8116-8117)
Source: Floor
15 October 2019
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8116-8117)
Source: Floor
15 October 2019
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 543.
Source: Floor
15 October 2019
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8116-8119)
Source: Floor
15 October 2019
Floor
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 15 October 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 30 August 2019 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Steve Watkins · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Van Taylor · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/543
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/543
- us · 116-hres-543 · source updated 3 January 2025