Hong Kong Internet Freedom Program

(a) Interagency working group The Secretary of State is authorized to establish an interagency working group, composed of the individuals occupying the positions listed in section 4(2), to develop a strategy to bolster internet resiliency and online access in Hong Kong. (b) Hong Kong Internet Freedom Program (1) Department of State The Secretary of State shall establish a Hong Kong Internet Freedom Program in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State. (2) Open Technology Fund The Chief Executive Officer of the Open Technology Fund is authorized to establish a Hong Kong Internet Freedom Program. (3) Coordination The programs established pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) shall operate independently, but shall strategically coordinate with other entities represented in the interagency working group. (c) Independence During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2031, the programs established pursuant to subsection (b) shall be carried out independent from the mainland China internet freedom portfolios in order to focus on supporting liberties presently enjoyed by the people of Hong Kong. (d) Consolidation of Department of State program Beginning on October 1, 2031, the Secretary of State may— (1) consolidate the program established pursuant to subsection (b)(1) with the mainland China initiatives in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; or (2) continue to carry out such program in accordance with subsection (c). (e) Consolidation of Open Technology Fund Program Beginning on October 1, 2031, the Chief Executive Officer of the Open Technology Fund may— (1) consolidate the Program with the mainland China initiatives in the Open Technology Fund; or (2) continue to carry out the Program in accordance with subsection (c).