Safeguarding Internet Freedom in Hong Kong Act of 2023

This bill establishes U.S. government programs to support internet freedom in Hong Kong by funding tools that bypass censorship. It authorizes the State Department and Open Technology Fund to award grants for technologies like virtual private networks (VPNs), circumvention tools, and digital security training to help Hong Kong residents access information freely. The programs will operate independently from mainland China initiatives through 2028, with $15 million annually (from 2024-2028) for developing and distributing these tools. The bill requires a strategic report detailing how U.S. agencies will increase access to these technologies in Hong Kong.