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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 861

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Barr

R - KY

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This House resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minorities and the detention of Pastor Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church, reaffirming America's commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance globally.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minorities and the detention of Pastor Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church, reaffirming America's commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance globally.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns CCP's coordinated crackdown against urban house churches
Calls for release of all wrongfully detained religious leaders in China
Demands China end violence and discrimination against religious minorities
References International Religious Freedom Act and Global Magnitsky Act
Highlights Xi Jinping's 2016 promise to sinicize religion

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Detained religious practitioners in China would receive Congressional advocacy. The resolution reinforces U.S. foreign policy commitment to religious liberty. Human rights organizations would gain additional support for their advocacy efforts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Asia

China

Human rights

Religion

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

861, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-861