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119 hr 5838

Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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2025-10-28

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