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Condemning China's Crackdown in Hong Kong and Supporting Democracy

The U.S. Senate condemns the actions of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong, including the arrests of pro-democracy activists and violations of international obligations. The resolution calls on the U.S. government to use diplomatic and economic tools, including sanctions, to protect human rights in Hong Kong and provide refuge to those persecuted. Citizens may feel an indirect impact through increased international pressure for human rights.
Key points
The U.S. Senate condemns arrests of pro-democracy activists and rights violations in Hong Kong.
Calls on the U.S. government to impose sanctions on responsible officials and provide refuge to persecuted Hong Kong residents.
Demands the immediate release of political prisoners and restoration of democratic electoral processes.
Urges consideration of relocating the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing due to human rights violations.
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Print number: 117_SRES_126
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution condemning the crackdown by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong, including the arrests of pro-democracy activists and repeated violations of the obligations of that Government undertaken in the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 and the Hong Kong Basic Law.

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_126.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Senate condemns arrests of pro-democracy activists and rights violations in Hong Kong.
  • Calls on the U.S. government to impose sanctions on responsible officials and provide refuge to persecuted Hong Kong residents.
  • Demands the immediate release of political prisoners and restoration of democratic electoral processes.
  • Urges consideration of relocating the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing due to human rights violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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