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H.R. 4821 (117th)

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

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Introduced

29 July 2021

Last action

11 October 2022 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4], Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

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Summary

Combating the Persecution of Christians 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 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.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  2. 29 July 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 February 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 February 2022

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 February 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 September 2022

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 September 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4821.

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 September 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8200-8203; text: CR H8200-8201)

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 September 2022

    Floor

    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 September 2022

    Passed

    Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 September 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 September 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 4821 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 September 2022

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 October 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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