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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 11, 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.
What just happenedSep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2017
- Sep 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Sep 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Jul 11, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 11, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 11, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House