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Code · BILL · 118th Congress · S. 5454 (Introduced in Senate) — To update the United States policy towards Hong Kong, and for other purposes. · Sec. 7

Sec. 7. Supporting human rights and civilian security in Hong Kong

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The United States Government shall, to the maximum extent possible, leverage all existing and appropriate authorities to continue to support democracy, human rights, and civilian security in Hong Kong. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the United States Agency for International Development and other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall continue to carry out programs, including through nongovernmental organizations, that prioritize the protection and advancement of the freedoms of association, assembly, religion, and expression for democracy and human rights activists, women, and ethnic and religious minorities in Hong Kong.
The Secretary of State, in coordination with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall carry out programs focused on civilian security in Hong Kong, including through law enforcement and counter-narcotics collaboration with relevant Hong Kong government and civil society representatives. In carrying out this section, the Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for the promotion of democracy, human rights, and civilian security in Hong Kong $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.
The Secretary of State shall designate an office or offices within the Department of State to administer and coordinate the distribution of the funds appropriated under paragraph
(1)within the Department of State and across the United States Government.
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