US HCR108 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 23-1)
Status: Introduced on July 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution states that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy renders individuals residing in the United States vulnerable to a Chinese-controlled judicial system. The resolution urges the United States to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until the reestablishment of Hong Kong's judicial independence can be certified.
Title
Expressing the sense of Congress that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy would expose individuals residing in the United States to a judicial system subservient to the Chinese Communist Party, and that the United States should suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until it can be certified that Hong Kong's judicial independence has been reestablished.
Sponsors
| Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] | Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] |
| Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL] | Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH] | Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS] | Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] |
| Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] | Rep. Michael Guest [R-MS] | Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA] |
| Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA] | Sen. Markwayne Mullin [R-OK] | Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] |
| Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Brad Wenstrup [R-OH] | Rep. Chris Stewart [R-UT] |
| Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] | Rep. John Curtis [R-UT] | Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2020-07-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HCR104 (Same As) 2020-07-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Asia
China
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Hong Kong
Immigration status and procedures
International affairs
International law and treaties
Judicial procedure and administration
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
China
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Hong Kong
Immigration status and procedures
International affairs
International law and treaties
Judicial procedure and administration
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/108/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hconres108/BILLS-116hconres108ih.pdf |
