H.R. 1103Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

1 recorded action301 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 7 · 5 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee
Latest action: Sep 25, 2024 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.

IntroducedFeb 17, 2023
Passed the HouseSep 10, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841. The United Kingdom transferred sovereignty over Hong Kong to China in 1997).

Under this bill, the President must periodically (at least once a year) certify to Congress a determination as to whether the HKETOs should be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act. (The act provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.)

If the President certifies that the HKETOs no longer merit receiving such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs must terminate operations in the United States no later than 180 days after the certification is delivered to Congress.

If the President certifies that the HKETOs continue to merit such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs may continue operations for another year, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving of the certification.

The President may also revoke the application of such privileges and immunities to the HKETOs.

A federal government entity may enter into an agreement or partnership with an HKETO only if the HKETOs are still authorized to operate in the United States under this bill.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1103 as introduced in House on Feb 17, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 405

House Sep 10, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

413 Yea 3 Nay 14 not voting

Crossed both parties 3 of 416 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.

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Democratic211 members

Republican219 members

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Cosponsors7 · 5 Democrats · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1103 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DJames P. McGovern [D-MA-02]Original2026 profile

RAshley Hinson [R-IA-02]Joined May 17, 2023

RMike Gallagher [R-WI-08]Joined Nov 13, 2023

DJennifer Wexton [D-VA-10]Joined Nov 13, 2023

DAndrea Salinas [D-OR-06]Joined Nov 28, 20232026 profile

DNancy Pelosi [D-CA-11]Joined Nov 29, 2023

DAdam B. Schiff [D-CA-28]Joined Mar 5, 2024

Who lobbied on H.R. 11032 organizations

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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA INCfiled by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA, INC.

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