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Review of Sanctions on Hong Kong Officials for Human Rights Abuses.

This act requires the President to review and determine if specific individuals from Hong Kong, including officials and judges, meet the criteria for sanctions. The goal is to assess their actions regarding serious human rights abuses or corruption, which could impact their ability to travel or hold assets in the U.S. For citizens, this means the U.S. continues to monitor the situation in Hong Kong and may take action against those responsible for restricting freedoms.
Key points
The U.S. President must assess within 180 days whether designated Hong Kong officials and judges should face sanctions.
Sanctions may target individuals involved in serious human rights abuses or corruption, potentially affecting their finances and travel.
The list of individuals for review includes both previously sanctioned and new Hong Kong officials and judges.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1755
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1755.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President must assess within 180 days whether designated Hong Kong officials and judges should face sanctions.
  • Sanctions may target individuals involved in serious human rights abuses or corruption, potentially affecting their finances and travel.
  • The list of individuals for review includes both previously sanctioned and new Hong Kong officials and judges.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

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 2025-12-23.

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