Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.

H.Res. 1274 is a non-binding U.S. House resolution condemning Hong Kong's March 19, 2024, Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (Article 23 law) for undermining democratic freedoms. It urges Hong Kong authorities to halt abusive enforcement of the law, release political prisoners, and revise the legislation to align with international human rights standards. The resolution also directs the U.S. President to impose sanctions on officials involved in violating Hong Kong's freedoms under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act and provide diplomatic support to affected individuals.