To provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong.

House Bill

H.R. 733

119th Congress

To provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Young Oak Kim

Representative

Republican

CA-40

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill requires the President to determine whether specified Hong Kong officials meet criteria for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act and other laws. The President must submit a detailed justification to Congress for each determination regarding potential human rights-related sanctions.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the President to determine whether specified Hong Kong officials meet criteria for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act and other laws. The President must submit a detailed justification to Congress for each determination regarding potential human rights-related sanctions.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill requires the President to submit to Congress a determination, including a detailed justification, of whether specified Hong Kong officials meet the criteria for the imposition of sanctions under certain U.S. laws or executive orders, including the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires sanctions review for Hong Kong officials
Mandates presidential determination to Congress
Uses Global Magnitsky Act criteria
Addresses human rights accountability
Targets officials involved in crackdowns

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Hong Kong officials involved in suppressing democracy and human rights could face U.S. sanctions. The required review would force administration decisions on accountability. This responds to erosion of Hong Kong autonomy and freedoms under Chinese control.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

733, 119th Congress (2025). "To provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-733