S. 2710 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.
S. 2710 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 24, 2019, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 24, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 116-77
What it does
This bill directs the President to prohibit the issuance of licenses to export specified munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force. The specified items include tear gas, rubber bullets, and handcuffs. The President may make an exception upon certifying to Congress as to how such exports are important to U.S. national interests and foreign policy goals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 24, 2019
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2019
- Became lawNov 27, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-77. (Nov 27, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 20, 2019 · Passed417–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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