A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Sponsored by Ted Cruz RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: International Affairs.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
14 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Christopher A. Coons DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Shelley Moore Capito RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Bill Cassidy RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chuck Grassley RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tim Scott RRepublican | |
| James C. Justice RRepublican | |
| Rick Scott RRepublican | |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks DDemocrat | |
| Tim Kaine DDemocrat | |
| Jeff Merkley DDemocrat | |
| Roger F. Wicker RRepublican | |
| Jeanne Shaheen DDemocrat | |
| Dan Sullivan RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Agreed to Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in Senate | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)
- Introduced in Senate
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee (Senate)Discharged From, November 7, 2025; Referred To, October 23, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names S.Res. 463.