HRES 493 · 116th Congress · International Affairs

Condemning the persecution of Christians in China.

Introduced 2019-07-16· Sponsored by Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]· House

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Senate
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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2019-07-16)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom in China and urges U.S. officials to make concerted efforts to address the issue of religious persecution in China. The resolution also calls on China to release all religious prisoners and ensure that detainees are treated humanely.…

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]CA
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]SC
Rep. Riggleman, Denver [R-VA-5]VA
Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]WI
Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]FL
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]IN
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]SC
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]AL
Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]GA
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]IA
Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]TX
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]MO
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]PA
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]LA
Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]NC
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]FL
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]CO
Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MO