Bill or resolution detail
HR 4821
Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act
Record identity
Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Deterministic classification
Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Effective May 28, 2025Entity 117-hr-4821
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky Hartzler | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Andy Harris | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ann Wagner | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| August Pfluger | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Bill Johnson | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Bob Good | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Brian Babin | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Burgess Owens | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Doug Lamborn | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Gary J. Palmer | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Guy Reschenthaler | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jake Ellzey | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jeff Duncan | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jody B. Hice | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Julia Letlow | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ken Buck | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Markwayne Mullin | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mary E. Miller | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Matt Gaetz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael Guest | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael Waltz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mike Gallagher | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mo Brooks | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Rick W. Allen | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Robert B. Aderholt | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ted Budd | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Tracey Mann | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| W. Gregory Steube | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| William R. Timmons IV | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Young Kim | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Oct 11, 2022 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Sep 29, 2022 · Floor
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Sep 29, 2022 · Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 4821 are considered vacated.
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Sep 29, 2022 · Floor
Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.
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Sep 29, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.
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Sep 28, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4821.
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Sep 28, 2022 · Floor
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Sep 28, 2022 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Sep 28, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8200-8203; text: CR H8200-8201)
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Feb 9, 2022 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Feb 9, 2022 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Feb 8, 2022 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Jul 29, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
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Jul 29, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Jul 29, 2021 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs Committeehsfa00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Judiciary Committeehsju00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Ways and Means Committeehswm00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Foreign Relations Committeessfr00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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