Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in the People’s Republic of China Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
S. 5370 would establish a statement of U.S. policy on international religious freedom as it relates to the People's Republic of China. Because the bill's full text has not yet been published, the specific measures, findings, or mechanisms it would use to advance this policy are not known—only its stated subject and title are available at this time.
As introduced, the bill's direct effects on individuals, agencies, or programs cannot be determined without the text. Bills stating U.S. policy on human rights or religious freedom issues typically affect U.S. foreign policy conduct and may direct executive branch agencies (such as the State Department) in their approach to a specific country, but this bill's actual scope and any binding requirements are not yet confirmed.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and referred to committee, which is standard practice for newly introduced legislation. Its current status is "Introduced." Before it could become law, it would need to be considered and approved by the relevant Senate committee, pass the full Senate, pass the House of Representatives, and be signed by the President. A more detailed summary will be possible once the official bill text is published.
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Timeline
7 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 5370 do?
- S. 5370 would establish a statement of U.S. policy on international religious freedom as it relates to the People's Republic of China. Because the bill's full text has not yet been published, the specific measures, findings, or mechanisms it would use to advance this policy are not known—only its stated subject and title are available at this time. As introduced, the bill's direct effects on individuals, agencies, or programs cannot be determined without the text. Bills stating U.S. policy on human rights or religious freedom issues typically affect U.S. foreign policy conduct and may direct executive branch agencies (such as the State Department) in their approach to a specific country, but this bill's actual scope and any binding requirements are not yet confirmed. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and referred to committee, which is standard practice for newly introduced legislation. Its current status is "Introduced." Before it could become law, it would need to be considered and approved by the relevant Senate committee, pass the full Senate, pass the House of Representatives, and be signed by the President. A more detailed summary will be possible once the official bill text is published.
- Has S. 5370 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5370. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5370?
- S. 5370 was sponsored by Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5370?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (7 Aug 2026).
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