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Expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.

USA119th CongressHRES-861| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Moolenaar (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, and Tibetan Buddhists. It specifically highlights the recent abduction and detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri , founder of Beijing Zion Church, along with over 20 other church members, marking a significant crackdown on an urban house church. The resolution notes that these actions are part of a broader CCP effort to "Sinicize" religion and suppress religious practices that do not conform to its ideology. The resolution reaffirms the United States' unwavering commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, and to providing protection and relief to religious minorities facing persecution. It calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Pastor Jin, all members of Zion Church, and other wrongfully detained religious leaders. Furthermore, it demands that China respect the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and cease all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities and entities.
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Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-463
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-463
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.


  • November 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  • SRES 119-463: A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
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Expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.

USA119th CongressHRES-861| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, and Tibetan Buddhists. It specifically highlights the recent abduction and detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri , founder of Beijing Zion Church, along with over 20 other church members, marking a significant crackdown on an urban house church. The resolution notes that these actions are part of a broader CCP effort to "Sinicize" religion and suppress religious practices that do not conform to its ideology. The resolution reaffirms the United States' unwavering commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, and to providing protection and relief to religious minorities facing persecution. It calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Pastor Jin, all members of Zion Church, and other wrongfully detained religious leaders. Furthermore, it demands that China respect the internationally recognized human right to freedom from religious persecution and cease all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities and entities.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-463
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-463
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.


  • November 7, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Moolenaar (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-463: A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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