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Senator Moody Demands Full Force American Sanctions in Response to CCP Crackdown on Religious Freedom in China

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Senator Ashley Moody, R-Florida, has cosponsored the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, a legislation aimed at strengthening America's response to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing persecution of Christians and other religious minorities. The bill, filed on the 27th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Day, would implement strict sanctions on CCP officials responsible for or directly carrying out violations of religious freedom. Senators Ted Budd, Thom Tillis, Todd Young, Marsha Blackburn, and Dan Sullivan have also joined Senator Moody in cosponsoring the bill.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act aims to implement strict sanctions on CCP officials responsible for or directly carrying out violations of religious freedom.
  • The legislation would strengthen efforts to combat the ongoing persecution of Protestant Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Buddhists, Falun Gong practitioners, and other religious minorities in China within Department of State's programs.
  • The bill expresses the sense of Congress that China should continue to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern.
  • Senator Ashley Moody and cosponsoring Senators are pushing for a stronger response to the CCP's human rights abuses, emphasizing the need for America to promote religious freedom globally.
  • The bill has the support of several Senators, including Ted Budd, Thom Tillis, Todd Young, Marsha Blackburn, and Dan Sullivan.

Statistics:

  • The bill was filed on the 27th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Day.
  • China has been designated as a Country of Particular Concern by the Department of State.
  • The bill aims to impose sanctions on CCP officials responsible for or directly carrying out religious freedom abuse, including arbitrary imprisonment, forced labor, and broader restrictions on freedom of religion or belief.
  • The legislation has the support of several Senators from different political parties.

Sources:

  • Senator Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, news release, "Senator Moody Demands Full Force American Sanctions in Response to CCP Crackdown on Religious Freedom in China"
  • The Daily Wire, "Lawmakers Push To End Christian Persecution In China As Underground Church Pastors Face Detention"

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