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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.

USA115th CongressHRES-434| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2017
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Randy Hultgren (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • September 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.


  • September 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-667: A resolution condemning persecution of religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit their free expression and practice of faith.
AsiaChinaHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligion

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.

USA115th CongressHRES-434| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2017
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
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • September 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.


  • September 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Randy Hultgren (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-667: A resolution condemning persecution of religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit their free expression and practice of faith.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligion