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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 This bill directs various departments to assess whether political developments in Hong Kong justify changing Hong Kong's unique treatment under U.S. law. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.) The Department of State shall report and certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China to justify its unique treatment. The report shall address issues including (1) demands for universal suffrage; (2) law enforcement cooperation, including extradition requests; (3) sanctions enforcement and export controls; (4) decision-making within the Hong Kong government; (5) judicial independence; (6) civil liberties in Hong Kong, including freedom of assembly and freedom of the press; and (7) how any erosion to Hong Kong's autonomy impacts areas of U.S.-Hong Kong cooperation. The Department of Commerce shall report annually to Congress on China's efforts to use Hong Kong to evade U.S. export controls and sanctions and the extent of such violations occurring in Hong Kong generally. The report shall also (1) identify any items that were improperly reexported from Hong Kong, (2) assess whether dual-use items subject to U.S. export laws are being transshipped through Hong Kong, and (3) assess whether such dual-use items are being used to develop various mass-surveillance and predictive-policing tools or the social-credit system proposed for deployment in China. If the President determines that Hong Kong has proposed or enacted legislation that puts U.S. citizens at risk of extradition to mainland China or to another country that lacks defendants' rights protections, the President shall report to Congress on (1) a strategy for protecting U.S. citizens and businesses in Hong Kong, and (2) whether Hong Kong is legally competent to administer various law-enforcement agreements between Hong Kong and the United States. The State Department may not deny work- or student-visa applications from an otherwise qualified Hong Kong resident due to a politically motivated adverse action by the Hong Kong government against the applicant. The State Department shall encourage other democratic countries to take a similar approach. The President shall report to Congress a list of individuals responsible for committing acts that violate internationally recognized human rights in Hong Kong, including the extrajudicial rendition or torture of any person in Hong Kong. The bill bars such individuals from entering the United States and imposes sanctions on them.
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2020 · first_quarter · Insurance
Became Public Law No: 116-76.
Became Public Law No: 116-76.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 635). (text: CR H9089-9092)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 635).(text: CR H9089-9092)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9100)
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Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; international regulatory matters, international trade negotiations; the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838); matters relating to COVID-19 response, business interruption.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · second_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; international regulatory matters; international trade negotiations; the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838); matters relating to COVID-19 response relating to insurance,including CARES Act (H.R. 3548) and Heroes Act (H.R. 6800).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · first_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; international regulatory matters, international trade negotiations; the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838); matters relating to COVID-19 response, business interruption.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
H. Res. 752, "a resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression and condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests," all provisions. H. Res. 791, "a resolution condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protestors in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights," all provisions. S. 2943, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," sections 1261-1265 (issues related to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act). S. Res. 469, "a resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response," all provisions. H.R. 5595, "Israel Anti-Boycott Act," all provisions. S. 3327, "Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act," all provisions. H.R. 6015, "Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act of 2020," section 2 (issues related to potential special measures required at domestic financial institutions under this act). H.R. 6081, "Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act," all provisions. S. Res. 553, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities," all provisions. H. Res. 907, "a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities," all provisions. H.R. 4140, "Foreign Extortion Prevention Act," all provisions. H.R. 2167, "Protecting United States Businesses Abroad Act," all provisions. H.R. 4361, "Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act," all provisions. H.R. 3441, "Kleptocrat Exposure Act," all provisions. S.482, "Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019," all provisions. S.1328, "DETER Act," all provisions. H. J. Res 31, "Consolidated Appropriations Act," section 7035 (issues related to Arab League Boycott of Israel). S. 1838, "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," sections 5, 7 (issues related to sanctioning people responsible for undermining fundamental freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong and violations of U.S. export control laws and UN sanctions occurring in Hong Kong). S. Res. 195, "A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities," all provisions. S. 1790 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, sections 7412, 7423 (issues related to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019). Issues related to Iranian influence in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, Iranian cyberattacks, IRGC-Quds Force, Iranian human rights abuses, corruption in Iran, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iran sanctions evasion, UN blacklist of companies doing business in the West Bank, BDS, Hezbollah activities, Iran's nuclear program, Russia and Nordstream 2, Eastern Mediterranean issues, anti-Semitism, BDS, and Hezbollah in Europe, the campaign to lift sanctions in Iran in response to COVID-19, the role of Congress in U.S. sanctions policy, U.S. policy towards North Korea, U.S. policy towards Iraq, Iran sanctions, International Criminal Court, and Turkey sanctions.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; international regulatory matters, international trade negotiations; the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838); matters relating to COVID-19 response, business interruption.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; international regulatory matters, international trade negotiations; the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 1838, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S1838 the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Beneficial Ownership Registry Proposals Bank Secrecy Act reform legislation, generally S. 2563 The Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act Monitored S. 1838 and H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act Monitored S. 1678, the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 Monitored H.R. 4270, the Placing Restrictions on Teargas Exports and Crowd Control Technology to Hong Kong (PROTECT Hong Kong) Act Monitored S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Monitored S. 2641, Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act of 2019
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2019 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 1838, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2019 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Beneficial Ownership Registry Proposals; H.R.2513 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 H.R.2514, the COUNTER Act of 2019 Bank Secrecy Act reform legislation, generally S. 2563 The Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act Monitored S. 1838 and H.R. 3289, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act Monitored S. 1678, the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 Monitored H.R. 4270, the Placing Restrictions on Teargas Exports and Crowd Control Technology to Hong Kong (PROTECT Hong Kong) Act Monitored S. 1731, the Ensuring Quality Information and Transparency for Abroad-Based Listings on our Exchanges (EQUITABLE) Act
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1838.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9089-9096)
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6657-6660)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6657-6660)
The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6657)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6654-6660)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
| June 13, 2019 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Chuck Grassley | Republican | IA |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | AK |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Josh Hawley | Republican | MO |
| Kamala D. Harris | Democratic | CA |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Mark R. Warner | Democratic | VA |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Martha McSally | Republican | AZ |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Braun | Republican | IN |
| Mitch McConnell | Republican | KY |
| Mitt Romney | Republican | UT |
| Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | PA |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Rick Scott | Republican | FL |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Ted Cruz | Republican | TX |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cotton | Republican | AR |