Condemning violence against religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.

Summary

Condemns violence against religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit their free expression and practice of faith. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance around the world and helping to provide protection and relief to religious minorities facing persecution and violence. Calls on the Chinese government to uphold the Chinese Constitution in addition to the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and to end all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities. Urges the President to take appropriate actions to promote religious freedom of religious minorities in China, using the powers provided under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act.

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Timeline

1. 11 July 2017

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   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 11 July 2017

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   Introduced in House

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3. 11 July 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 5 September 2017

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   Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] · R · Cosponsor
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