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Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act
12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3164
Bill 118 s 3164, also known as the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the ongoing persecution of religious groups in China. The bill specifically focuses on the Chinese government's crackdown on religious freedom and human rights violations against religious minorities in the country.
The bill highlights the Chinese government's systematic repression of religious groups, including Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and Falun Gong practitioners. It condemns the Chinese government's use of surveillance, harassment, detention, and forced labor against individuals practicing their faith.
The Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act calls for the US government to take a strong stance against these human rights abuses by imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for religious persecution. It also calls for increased diplomatic efforts to pressure the Chinese government to respect religious freedom and uphold human rights standards. Overall, the bill aims to raise awareness of the plight of religious minorities in China and to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions. It underscores the importance of promoting religious freedom and human rights on a global scale.
The bill highlights the Chinese government's systematic repression of religious groups, including Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and Falun Gong practitioners. It condemns the Chinese government's use of surveillance, harassment, detention, and forced labor against individuals practicing their faith.
The Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act calls for the US government to take a strong stance against these human rights abuses by imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for religious persecution. It also calls for increased diplomatic efforts to pressure the Chinese government to respect religious freedom and uphold human rights standards. Overall, the bill aims to raise awareness of the plight of religious minorities in China and to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions. It underscores the importance of promoting religious freedom and human rights on a global scale.
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Current Status of Bill S 3164
Bill S 3164 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 30, 2023. Bill S 3164 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 30, 2023. Bill S 3164's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of October 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3164
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3164
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3164
Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act
Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act
A bill to state the policy of the United States with respect to religious freedom in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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