To hold accountable senior officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China who are responsible for or have directly carried out, at any time, persecution of Christians or other religious minorities in China, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 4821

Bill 117 hr 4821, also known as the "China Persecution Accountability Act," aims to hold senior officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China accountable for their role in persecuting Christians and other religious minorities in China. The bill specifically targets officials who have directly carried out or are responsible for the persecution of these groups.

The bill seeks to impose sanctions on these officials, including visa bans and asset freezes, in order to deter further persecution and human rights abuses. Additionally, the bill calls for the United States to work with international partners to address the issue of religious persecution in China and to advocate for the protection of religious freedom.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 4821 is to hold Chinese officials accountable for their actions and to promote religious freedom and human rights in China.

Congressional Summary of HR 4821

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should promote religious freedom in China and makes statements of policy related to such freedom. In particular, the bill states that it is U.S. policy to consider senior Chinese government officials who are responsible for the persecution of Christians or other religious minorities in China to have committed (1) a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights for the purpose of imposing certain sanctions, and (2) a particularly severe violation of religious freedom for the purpose of determining whether such an individual is admissible into the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4821

Bill HR 4821 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since October 11, 2022. Bill HR 4821 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2021. Bill HR 4821's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of October 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4821

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4821

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Human rights

- Immigration status and procedures

- International organizations and cooperation

- Lawyers and legal services

- Members of Congress

- Protest and dissent

- Religion

- Sanctions

- Trade agreements and negotiations

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4821

To hold accountable senior officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China who are responsible for or have directly carried out, at any time, persecution of Christians or other religious minorities in China, and for other purposes.

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

To hold accountable senior officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China who are responsible for, complicit in, or have directly persecuted Christians in China, and for other purposes.

Combating the Persecution of Christians in China Act