Bill sets US policy pressing China over religious minority persecution
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Sponsor: Ted Budd · Senator · NC
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Official title: Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in the People’s Republic of China Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill sets U.S. policy urging sanctions and diplomacy over China's treatment of religious and ethnic minorities.
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What does this do?
This bill lays out U.S. policy on religious freedom in China without creating new laws or spending money directly. It says Chinese officials responsible for abuses against groups like Tibetan Buddhists, Christians, Uyghur Muslims, and Falun Gong practitioners should be evaluated for sanctions under the existing Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. It also expresses Congress's support for diplomacy, documentation of abuses, and an annual briefing to Congress on related actions.
Who does it affect?
Affects Chinese government officials accused of abuses, U.S. diplomatic agencies including the State Department, and persecuted religious and ethnic minorities in China.
Why does it matter?
The measure could influence U.S.-China relations and shape how the U.S. responds diplomatically to human rights concerns, without imposing direct new legal requirements.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 7, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Aug 7, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.