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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-463| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

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  • Enacted
This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of various religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, Hui Muslims, 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 Christian urban house churches. The resolution notes the CCP's consistent efforts to "Sinicize" religion, leading to actions like burning Bibles, imprisoning believers, and destroying religious structures. The Senate reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, and to providing protection and relief to those facing persecution. It calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Pastor Jin and all other wrongfully detained religious leaders. Furthermore, the resolution 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, in line with international agreements it has signed.

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Timeline
Oct 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-861
Submitted in House
Nov 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)
Nov 7, 2025
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
Nov 7, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  • October 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-861
    Submitted in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.


  • November 7, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)


  • November 7, 2025
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 7, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)


  • November 7, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.


  • November 7, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

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  • HRES 119-861: 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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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-463| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This resolution strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of various religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslim Uyghurs, Hui Muslims, 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 Christian urban house churches. The resolution notes the CCP's consistent efforts to "Sinicize" religion, leading to actions like burning Bibles, imprisoning believers, and destroying religious structures. The Senate reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, and to providing protection and relief to those facing persecution. It calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Pastor Jin and all other wrongfully detained religious leaders. Furthermore, the resolution 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, in line with international agreements it has signed.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-861
Submitted in House
Nov 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)
Nov 7, 2025
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
Nov 7, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  • October 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-861
    Submitted in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.


  • November 7, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)


  • November 7, 2025
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 7, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)


  • November 7, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.


  • November 7, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-861: 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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