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H. RES. 1274 — Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H. RES. 1274 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives expressing concerns about the new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance introduced in Hong Kong. This ordinance, passed under Article 23 of the Basic Law, is seen as a further erosion of democratic...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement that they're worried about a new law in Hong Kong that could take away people's freedoms. They want to support the people there and ask the leaders to make sure everyone can speak freely without fear.
H. RES. 1277 — Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:467
H. RES. 1277 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives responding to the actions of the Hong Kong government in passing the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. This law, also known as the "Article 23 legislation," is seen as a threat to freedom of speech and democracy in Hong...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement that they believe a new law in Hong Kong is unfair because it might stop people from speaking freely. They want the U.S. President to consider using rules to punish people who are hurting these freedoms and want countries to help keep Hong Kong's democracy safe.

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