HR2661Referred to Committee

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-07
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-04-07

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the U.S. government to certify that Hong Kong's trade office in America is operating independently from the Chinese government before it can continue receiving certain privileges and protections. The certification process would ensure that the office isn't being used as a tool for Chinese government control or espionage, affecting how the U.S. treats Hong Kong's official representatives in trade and economic matters.

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