Nowhere has this been more on display than what has occurred in Hong Kong in recent years as the passage of the National Security Law and entry into force of Article 23 destroyed what remains of Hong Kong's democracy.

Please ensure that they safeguard civil society and philanthropy, both internationally and at home.

I thank Chairman Cardin and Ranking Member Risch for inviting me to testify at today's hearing.

Freedom House is pleased to support the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act, led by Chairman Cardin.

There has been a significant slowdown in the use of Global Magnitsky sanctions in recent years.

The use of defamation laws, foreign agent registration laws, and anti-NGO laws to silence free speech is nothing new.

The Act has significantly advanced accountability for human rights violations around the world.

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…