S. 1755 directs the President to review whether 45 Hong Kong officials should face U.S. sanctions within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The officials named include judges, prosecutors, and government administrators accused of undermining Hong Kong's judicial independence and human rights, with some having been previously sanctioned in 2020. The President must submit detailed justifications to Congress for whether each person meets criteria under existing sanctions laws, including the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and Hong Kong-specific executive orders and legislation. The bill has no direct funding requirements but would trigger enforcement actions by the Treasury Department if sanctions are imposed. Introduced in May 2025 by Senators Sullivan, Merkley, and Curtis, it reflects ongoing congressional concerns about judicial actions in Hong Kong, particularly related to the National Security Law.
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