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US HRes930
US HRes930Commemorating the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day", for his role in advocating for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong, and calling on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and all other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates from prison.
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Introduced
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
In Committee
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Commemorating the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day", for his role in advocating for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong, and calling on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and all other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates from prison.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates Jimmy Lai's 78th birthday on December 8, 2025, by designating it as "Jimmy Lai Day" and recognizing his significant contributions to press freedom, democracy, and human rights in Hong Kong. The resolution traces Lai's life journey from a child laborer who arrived in Hong Kong as a stowaway to a prominent businessman and pro-democracy activist, highlighting his founding of the Apple Daily newspaper and his persistent advocacy for democratic values. It details multiple instances of his arrest and persecution by Chinese and Hong Kong authorities, including charges under the National Security Law, and condemns the systematic suppression of political freedoms in Hong Kong. The resolution supports Jimmy Lai's courageous leadership, criticizes the Chinese Communist Party's erosion of Hong Kong's promised autonomy, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Lai and other pro-democracy advocates unjustly imprisoned. By doing so, the resolution draws international attention to the ongoing human rights challenges in Hong Kong and affirms support for fundamental democratic principles.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (30)
John Moolenaar (R)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Andy Barr (R),
André Carson (D),
French Hill (R),
Ro Khanna (D),
Young Kim (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Anna Luna (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Max Miller (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Nancy Pelosi (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Greg Stanton (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 12/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/930/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres930/BILLS-119hres930ih.pdf |
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