Proposal:Condemning the persecution of Christians in China.

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HRES 493
Type of Legislation	House Resolution
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Condemning the persecution of Christians in China.

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-07-16: 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.
• 2019-07-16: 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.
• 2019-07-16: Introduced in House
• 2019-07-16: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.