Good assessment of the chances of #HKHumanRightsandDemocracyAct (& the #ProtectHKAct) becoming US law. To me, the main concern is Senate Majority Leader McConnell. He’s expressed vague support for #HK freedom but remains coy re support for the act.https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3030278/will-washington-agree-new-hong-kong-human-rights-and-democracy …
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Replying to @KongTsungGan
I think a big risk is the new impeachment drive freezing all legislation, including this bill.
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Replying to @Pinboard @KongTsungGan
The Senate hasn't processed many of the bills passed by the House anyway. It's not like this is a valid threat.
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Replying to @PigInZen67 @KongTsungGan
This bill is quite different, in that it enjoys broad bipartisan support. Some of its most vocal backers are Senate republicans like Rubio
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