Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 463

China: Condemning Religious Persecution

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.

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Key Points

The Senate is officially condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its recent crackdown on religious groups. This includes the arrest of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and dozens of members of the Zion Church, which is one of the largest underground church networks in China.
The resolution points out that the Chinese government has been trying to force religions to follow its political ideas. This has led to authorities burning Bibles, tearing down crosses from churches, and replacing religious art with pictures of Chinese political leaders.
Beyond Christian groups, the Senate highlighted the ongoing mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims and Tibetan Buddhists. It mentions that the U.S. previously determined that the Chinese government committed genocide and crimes against humanity against these minority groups.
The Senate is calling for the immediate release of all people in China who are being held in jail just for their religious beliefs. It also demands that the Chinese government stop harassing the families of these believers, including those living in other countries.
By passing this, the Senate is reaffirming that the United States will use its diplomatic and political power to protect religious freedom around the world. It reminds China that they signed international agreements promising to respect the right of people to worship freely.

Milestones

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Nov 7, 2025Senate

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)

Nov 7, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

Nov 7, 2025Senate

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)

Nov 7, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 23, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)

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H.Res. 861Identical bill

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.

Nov 7 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Bill NumberSRES 463

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionResolution 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)

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D: 5R: 9

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