CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Ted Cruz (R-TX)

In the nature of a substitute.

S.Amdt. 3934 · Senate amendment

A Republican amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S.Res. 463 — 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.

Last activity — Amendment SA 3934 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Adopted

The Senate agreed to this amendment, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Adopted

What this amendment would do

SA 3934, proposed by Mr. Cruz, aims to change the text of resolution S. Res. 463 by striking everything after the resolving clause and replacing it with new specific demands and condemnations.

The amendment seeks to add the following:

  • Condemnations: It strongly condemns the Chinese Communist Party for persecuting religious minority groups, specifically mentioning Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders and members of Zion Church.

  • U.S. Commitment: It reaffirms that the United States is committed to promoting religious freedom and tolerance globally and providing relief and protection to persecuted religious minorities.

  • Demands for Release: It calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Pastor Jin, all detained members of Zion Church, and other wrongfully or arbitrarily detained religious believers in China, including Tibetan Buddhists, Uyghur Muslims, and other Christians.

  • Cessation of Harassment: It calls for the Government of the People's Republic of China to stop the intimidation and harassment of Zion Church members and their relatives, including transnational repression.

  • Human Rights: It demands that the Government of the People's Republic of China end violence and discrimination against religious minority groups and respect the international human right to freedom of belief or religion.