H.R. 7415 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
H.R. 7415 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 30, 2020, sponsored by John R. Curtis with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detai…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John R. Curtis (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi (Jun 30, 2020)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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