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Falun Gong Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-03
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
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Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Republican · TX · Senator
Votes with party: 75.7% (868 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$464k

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Cosponsors (8)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2025-03-03

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would direct the U.S. government to take steps to protect members of Falun Gong, a spiritual practice that faces persecution in China, including through diplomatic pressure and potential sanctions against Chinese officials involved in that persecution. The legislation aims to support Falun Gong practitioners both in China and internationally who face discrimination or violence because of their beliefs. It affects U.S. foreign policy toward China and could influence how the government responds to human rights concerns involving this religious group.

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