China-Sanctions Bill on Hong Kong Law Passed by U.S. House

Daniel Flatley

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Erik Wasson

July 1, 2020, 5:30 PM EDT Updated on July 1, 2020, 6:56 PM EDT

Senate will need to act again on measure to send to Trump
Bill would penalize banks linked to officials in Hong Kong

U.S. House Passes China-Sanctions Bill on Hong Kong Law

The U.S. House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent a bill imposing sanctions on banks that do business with Chinese officials involved in cracking down on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

The bill, which is similar but not identical to a measure passed by the Senate last week, would have to be approved by the Senate before going to President Donald Trump for his signature. That likely will come on Thursday.