The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act is a U.S. federal bill that aims to establish a certification process for the HKETO in the United States. The main provisions of the bill include requiring the Secretary of State to certify that the HKETO is not controlled by the Chinese government, submit annual reports to Congress on HKETO activities, and impose penalties for non-compliance. This bill seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the HKETO within the U.S. and address concerns regarding Chinese influence.
2023-02-17: Introduced in House
2023-02-17: 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.
2023-11-29: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-11-29: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
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