Require the president to determine if Hong Kong economic and trade offices in the United States should keep their special diplomatic privileges.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act?
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act is currently tracked under S. 3655, which was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on January 14, 2026. The Senate committee must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on them. No action has occurred on this bill since January 14, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act (S. 3655 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 490 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 490 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.