US SB3655

Secretary of State must determine within 30 days of enactment, and annually thereafter, whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in the United States merit continued diplomatic privileges, exemptions, and immunities

HKETOs must terminate operations within 180 days if the Secretary determines they no longer merit these privileges; if approved, operations may continue for one year until the next certification

Congress can override a favorable State Department determination through a joint disapproval resolution, with expedited procedures in both chambers including automatic committee discharge after 10 legislative days

U.S. government entities are prohibited from entering agreements with HKETOs to promote Hong Kong tourism, culture, or business unless the Secretary certifies their continued privileges and no congressional disapproval occurs within 90 days

U.S. policy prohibits assisting promotion of Hong Kong as autonomous or rights-protecting while the Secretary determines Hong Kong lacks autonomy from China, and calls for engagement seeking release of political prisoners and restoration of press freedom, fair elections, and independent judiciary