S 3056119th CongressIn Committee

Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

Introduced: Oct 27, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-North Carolina)

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Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

States U.S. policy on religious freedom in China and calls for sanctions against officials responsible for abuses.

Key Points

1Declares policy that Chinese officials responsible for religious freedom abuses may face Magnitsky Act sanctions
2Calls for State Department programming to promote religious freedom in China
3Urges designation of China as Country of Particular Concern under IRFA
4Requests diplomatic engagement on behalf of persecuted religious minorities
5Calls for release of religious and political prisoners with humane treatment standards
6Encourages global faith community solidarity with oppressed groups in China

Impact Areas

U.S.-China relationsInternational religious freedom policySanctions and human rights enforcementPersecuted religious groups in ChinaDiplomacy and foreign policy

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