Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in the People’s Republic of China Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Aug 7, 2026
What it does
The bill states U.S. policy to hold Chinese officials accountable for religious freedom abuses by determining whether they have committed gross human rights violations for potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act. It directs the Department of State to support programs promoting religious freedom in China and monitoring transnational repression of ethnic and religious minorities. The bill also expresses Congress’s sense that the U.S. should strengthen diplomacy, advocate for political prisoners, and support human rights defenders and documentation efforts related to religious persecution in China. Finally, it requires an annual briefing by the Ambassador at Large for International…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.