Bill · S.Res. 463· Senate(119-SRES-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.
- Introduced
- 10/23/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — 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)
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 5
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 463 is a Senate resolution that condemns the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, specifically mentioning Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. It highlights the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and others from the Zion Church. The resolution calls for the immediate release of these individuals and other wrongfully detained religious practitioners. It also demands that China end violence and discrimination against religious minorities. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote religious freedom and tolerance globally.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+10
The bill strongly condemns religious persecution and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to global religious freedom.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+5
The bill advocates for the right to freedom of expression and religious belief.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill advocates for the rights and release of persecuted Asian religious minorities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection and Relief for Persecuted Groups: The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to provide protection and relief to religious minorities facing violence and persecution. (Resolved section 2)
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Advocacy for the Release of Prisoners: The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Pastor Jin, members of Zion Church, and other arbitrarily detained believers, including Tibetan Buddhists and Uyghur Muslims. (Resolved sections 3 and 5)
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Opposition to Transnational Repression: The resolution calls for the Chinese government to stop harassing and intimidating the relatives of Zion Church members, including those overseas. (Resolved section 4)
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Promotion of Human Rights: By demanding that China respect the internationally recognized human right to freedom of religion or belief, the resolution seeks to end discrimination and violence against religious minority groups. (Resolved section 6)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups in the United States are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+10Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Immigrants+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 months ago | In the nature of a substitute. | ||
| 11 months ago | To amend the preamble. |
- 11/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7974-7976)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
- 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)
- 11/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/27/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi