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S.Res. 821 (117th)

A resolution condemning the arrest of Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to supporting democracy, autonomy, religious freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong.

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Introduced

29 September 2022

Last action

29 September 2022 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5559)

Sponsors

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

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14 January 2025

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Summary

This resolution condemns the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen (a Roman Catholic bishop emeritus of Hong Kong) by the Hong Kong authorities at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution calls for all charges to be immediately dropped against Cardinal Zen. The resolution reaffirms religious freedom as a fundamental right. Finally, the resolution also urges the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to cease targeting Hong Kong's civil society and to immediately release and drop all charges against all political prisoners who have been unjustly detained and charged.

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Timeline

  1. 29 September 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5559)

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  2. 29 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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