H.Res.930

Commemorating the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day", for his role in advocating for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong, and calling on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and all other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates from prison.

Introduced·12/4/25

Commemorates Jimmy Lai's 78th birthday as "Jimmy Lai Day" for advocating free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong.

The bill commemorates the 78th birthday of Jimmy Lai on December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day" for his advocacy for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong. It highlights Lai's role in founding Apple Daily and his numerous arrests for prodemocracy activities. The bill also condemns the Chinese Communist Party and Hong Kong authorities for dismantling freedoms and autonomy promised to Hong Kong, and calls for the release of Lai and other prodemocracy advocates from prison.

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Dec 4, 2025

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Submitted in House

Dec 4, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.