117-hr-4821117th Congress

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

Sponsored By: Representative Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

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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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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

MO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

    MD • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2021

  • Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 8/24/2021

  • Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/3/2021

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/7/2022

  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 2/7/2022

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