H.R. 4821

Referred to Committee

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

Introduced 7/29/2021•117th Congress•House

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

10/11/2022 • Senate

Summary

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should promote religious freedom in China and makes statements of policy related to such freedom. In particular, the bill states that it is U.S. policy to consider senior Chinese government officials who are responsible for the persecution of Christians or other religious minorities in China to have committed (1) a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights for the purpose of imposing certain sanctions, and (2) a particularly severe violation of religious freedom for the purpose of determining whether such an individual is admissible into the United States.

Passed House • 9/29/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: International Affairs

AsiaChinaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationLawyers and legal servicesMembers of CongressProtest and dissentReligionSanctionsTrade agreements and negotiationsVisas and passports

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H.R. 4821, Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on February 9, 2022

Published: March 15, 2022

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (40)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

Republican • MO-4

Cosponsors (39)

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

R-SC-3

Joined 7/29/2021

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

R-WI-8

Joined 7/29/2021

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

R-CO-5

Joined 7/29/2021

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

R-AL-4

Joined 7/29/2021

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

R-OH-5

Joined 7/29/2021

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

R-FL-12

Joined 7/29/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 29, 2021

Committee Review

February 8, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Floor Debate

September 28, 2022

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate10/11/2022

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Engrossed in House9/29/2022

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Introduced in House7/29/2021

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