Search Results: keywords:"u.s. policy"

  • S. 5454 — To update the United States policy towards Hong Kong, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:8,496

    S. 5454, titled the "Hong Kong Policy Act of 2024," aims to update U.S. policy toward Hong Kong in response to human rights concerns and political changes imposed by the Chinese government. The bill emphasizes the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy and outlines U.S. policy to...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change how the United States interacts with Hong Kong by stopping special treatments and helping people there who are having a tough time with the Chinese government's changes, like not being able to speak freely or having fair rules. It also wants to make sure Hong Kong people can use the internet freely and come to the U.S. if they need to.

  • S. 5371 — To require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:429

    The bill S. 5371 mandates that the United States continue to require country of origin labels for goods imported from the West Bank or Gaza, as per a policy announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in December 2020. It also states that no federal funds can be used to...

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    The bill wants to keep labels on things coming from the West Bank or Gaza, saying where they are from, and it won't let anyone change this rule unless Congress says it's okay.

  • S. 4483 — To extend, and repeal the waiver authority under, the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:246

    S. 4483 aims to modify the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019. It proposes removing a specific subsection of the existing law and sets a new deadline for action to January 1, 2031. The bill underscores the focus on U.S. policy regarding energy security in Europe by extending...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4483 is a bill that wants to change some rules about how the U.S. deals with helping make sure Europe has enough energy. It plans to change or remove some parts of an old law and wants people to make some decisions by the year 2031.