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HR 5838119th CongressIn Committee
Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-Missouri)
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill establishes U.S. policy to address religious freedom violations in China by holding officials accountable, promoting religious freedom through State Department initiatives, and encouraging international diplomatic efforts to protect religious minorities.
Key Points
- 1Holds Chinese officials responsible for religious freedom abuses under the Global Magnitsky Act
- 2Directs State Department bureaus to support religious freedom promotion and monitor transnational repression
- 3Urges diplomatic engagement with international partners to combat China's religious restrictions and prisoner detentions
Impact Areas
Chinese religious minorities (Protestant Christians, Catholics, Buddhists, Muslims, Falun Gong practitioners)U.S. foreign policy frameworkInternational human rights organizations and partner governments
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