Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026

This bill sets U.S. policy and requires sanctions if a Hong Kong political prisoner dies in custody. Within 30 days of credible information about such a death, the Secretary of State, working with the Treasury Secretary, must decide whether the death resulted from actions like denied medical care or abuse and identify the Chinese or Hong Kong officials responsible. Sanctions on those officials must follow within 60 days, and their adult family members would face visa restrictions. The bill also requires yearly reports to Congress on the health and treatment of Jimmy Lai and other Hong Kong political prisoners. It states that Congress believes Jimmy Lai should be released.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Dan Sullivan Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors