Contact Congress about H.Res. 861: 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.
The House would condemn China for targeting religious minorities and call for detained religious leaders to be released. The resolution would make a public statement, but it would not create new legal action by itself.
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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.Res. 861: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects religious minorities in China by bringing more public attention to their treatment. It also affects named detainees, including Pastor Jin and members of Beijing Zion Church, because the House would call for their release. U.S. officials and lawmakers may also use the resolution as part of broader human rights pressure on China.
Why this matters: This matters because Congress would put official public pressure on China over religious persecution. The resolution does not force action or create penalties. But it can draw attention to specific detainees and remind U.S. officials that religious freedom is part of U.S. foreign policy.
Key provisions in H.Res. 861
- The House would strongly condemn the Chinese Communist Party for persecuting religious minorities. The resolution specifically names Pastor “Ezra” Jin Mingri and Beijing Zion Church.
- The House would restate U.S. support for religious freedom and tolerance worldwide. It would also back efforts to protect religious minorities from persecution and violence.
- China’s government would be urged to release detained religious leaders. That includes members of Zion Church, Pastor Jin, and others the resolution calls wrongly detained.
- China would be told to respect the right to live free from religious persecution. The resolution also demands an end to violence and discrimination against religious minorities and religious groups.
- The resolution points to two U.S. religious freedom laws. They are the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 861
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Questions people ask about H.Res. 861
- What is H.Res. 861?
- The House would condemn China for targeting religious minorities and call for detained religious leaders to be released. The resolution would make a public statement, but it would not create new legal action by itself.
- How do I support or oppose H.Res. 861?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.Res. 861?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 861 before I act?
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