Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 861
Expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
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Introduced 2025-11-07Topic: civil rights · governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis House resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party's treatment of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, Hui Muslims, and Tibetan Buddhists, and the October 2025 detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and other Zion Church leaders and members. It restates the United States' commitment to promote religious freedom worldwide and to help protect religious minorities facing persecution. It calls on China's government to release Zion Church members and other detained religious leaders. It also demands that China respect freedom from religious persecution and end violence and discrimination against religious minorities. The resolution expresses the position of the House and does not create new laws or penalties.
Sponsors
- Andy Barr Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | refer |
| 2025-11-07 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-11-07 | Submitted in House | introduce |