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Introduced
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2021, aims to provide temporary protected status for residents of Hong Kong who are at risk of persecution by the Chinese government. It defines "priority Hong Kong residents" eligible for this status, calls for coordination with allies to promote democracy and human rights in Hong Kong, and establishes procedures for Hong Kong residents to apply for refugee or asylum status in the United States. The bill also allows for the continued separate treatment of Hong Kong from mainland China for immigration purposes and creates a special immigrant visa program for highly skilled Hong Kong residents. The provisions of the bill are set to expire after 5 years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
Tom Malinowski (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Liz Cheney (R),
David Cicilline (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Ro Khanna (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Young Kim (R),
Adam Kinzinger (R),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Blake Moore (R),
Dean Phillips (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Michelle Steel (R),
Chris Stewart (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4276/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4276/BILLS-117hr4276ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4276/BILLS-117hr4276ih.pdf.pdf |
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