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.

This House resolution supports recognizing December 8, 2025, Jimmy Lai's 78th birthday, as "Jimmy Lai Day." It describes Lai's life, his founding of the Apple Daily newspaper, and his arrests and prison sentences in Hong Kong. The resolution states the House's support for Lai's advocacy for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong. It condemns Chinese Communist Party and Hong Kong authorities for actions it says reduced freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong. It calls on those authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Lai and other imprisoned Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates.

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Sponsors

• John R. Moolenaar Republican sponsor
• 30 cosponsors