; and (B) for the appropriate Secretary to verify the residency of registered individuals and designate those who qualify as Priority Hong Kong Residents. (2) Documentation The procedures described in paragraph (1) shall include the collection of— (A) biometric data; (B) copies of birth certificates, residency cards, and other documentation establishing residency; and (C) other personal information, data, and records deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Guidance Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Secretary to efficiently send and receive information to and from the United Kingdom and other like-minded allies and partners for purposes of rapid verification of lawful permanent residency in Hong Kong and designation of individuals as Priority Hong Kong Residents. (4) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary and the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and the Judiciary detailing plans to implement the requirements described in this subsection. (c) Protection for refugees Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a Priority Hong Kong Resident from seeking refugee status under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1107 ) or requesting asylum under section 208 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1108 ). 7. Reporting requirements (a) In general On an annual basis, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees, detailing for the previous fiscal year— (1) the number of Hong Kong SAR residents who have applied for U.S. visas or immigration benefits, disaggregated by visa type or immigration benefit, including asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, and lawful permanent residence