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Review of Hong Kong Sanctions: Impact on Officials

This bill requires the U.S. President to assess whether specific Hong Kong officials should be subject to sanctions. The aim is to determine if these individuals meet the criteria for financial and travel restrictions, potentially affecting their ability to conduct international activities. For citizens, this means the U.S. government is actively monitoring the situation in Hong Kong and may take action against individuals deemed responsible for human rights abuses or corruption.
Key points
The U.S. President must assess within 180 days whether specific Hong Kong officials should be sanctioned.
The list of individuals for assessment includes high-ranking officials, judges, and prosecutors from Hong Kong.
Sanctions may include asset freezes and travel bans to the U.S., aiming to pressure those responsible for certain actions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_733
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Process start date: 2025-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_733.

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 2025-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President must assess within 180 days whether specific Hong Kong officials should be sanctioned.
  • The list of individuals for assessment includes high-ranking officials, judges, and prosecutors from Hong Kong.
  • Sanctions may include asset freezes and travel bans to the U.S., aiming to pressure those responsible for certain actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kim, Young [R-CA-40].

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 2025-12-23.

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