H.R. 461 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
H.R. 461 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 25, 2021, sponsored by John R. Curtis with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- 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: 11 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Mar 5, 2021)
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- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
- H.R. 2029: American Dream Employment Act of 2021
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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