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H.Res. 493 (116th)

Condemning the persecution of Christians in China.

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Introduced

16 July 2019

Last action

16 July 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

Sponsors

Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Denver Riggleman, Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Ron Wright, Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Ross Spano, Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Jim Hagedorn, Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-8], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

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Summary

This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom in China and urges U.S. officials to make concerted efforts to address the issue of religious persecution in China. The resolution also calls on China to release all religious prisoners and ensure that detainees are treated humanely.

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Timeline

  1. 16 July 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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  2. 16 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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