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Falun Gong Protection Act

12/1/2023, 6:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6319

Bill 117 HR 6319, also known as the Falun Gong Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals who practice Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline that originated in China.

The bill highlights the persecution and human rights abuses faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China, including arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor. It condemns the Chinese government's crackdown on Falun Gong and calls for an end to these violations of human rights.

Specifically, the Falun Gong Protection Act calls for the US government to take action to hold accountable Chinese officials responsible for the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. This includes imposing sanctions on individuals involved in human rights abuses against Falun Gong practitioners and prohibiting their entry into the United States. Additionally, the bill calls for increased efforts to raise awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong in China and to support the rights of Falun Gong practitioners to practice their beliefs freely and without fear of persecution. Overall, the Falun Gong Protection Act seeks to address the ongoing human rights abuses faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China and to advocate for their rights and freedoms on the international stage.

Current Status of Bill HR 6319

Bill HR 6319 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2021. Bill HR 6319 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2021.  Bill HR 6319's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6319

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6319

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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