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Closure of China Consulate and Hong Kong Trade Office in New York

This bill proposes the closure of the Chinese Consulate General and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York City. This signifies changes in diplomatic and trade relations, potentially affecting consular services for citizens and overall international relations.
Key points
Mandates the closure of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York City and expulsion of diplomatic personnel within 72 hours.
Mandates the closure of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York City and cancellation of visas for Chinese citizen personnel within 72 hours.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2865
Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for the closure of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office located in New York City, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2865.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the closure of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York City and expulsion of diplomatic personnel within 72 hours.
  • Mandates the closure of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York City and cancellation of visas for Chinese citizen personnel within 72 hours.
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 Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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