Sanction Chinese officials responsible for the persecution of religious groups.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act?
The bill S. 3056 has been sitting in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations since October 26, 2025. The committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to act on them. No action has occurred on this proposal since October 26, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act (S. 3056 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3164 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3164 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Budd (R-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.