Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act

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The Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 2303) proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, Ryan Law Wai-kwong, Cheung Kim-hung, and the staff of the former Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily. The bill seeks to honor these individuals for their commitment to press freedom and democratic values in the face of government crackdowns in Hong Kong. If passed, this legislation would serve as a formal diplomatic gesture of support from the United States for free speech and independent journalism internationally.

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Democracy in Hong Kong Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

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