House Simple Resolution 493
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Condemning the persecution of Christians in China.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
493
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 16, 2019
07/16/2019
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.
07/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:37 PM