S. 342 · Became law

Public Law 105-22

Official title: “To extend certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on June 17, 1997. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on June 27, 1997.

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