H.R. 5491 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Sep 18, 2025
1st SessionH. R. 5491
A BILL
Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4) · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 18, 2025: “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.”
Sections
Sections · 8
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2FindingsNo change
- Sec. 3DefinitionsNo change
- Sec. 4Diplomatic action plan and cases of concern determinationsNo change
- Sec. 5Assistance for family membersNo change
- Sec. 6Holding government officials of the People’s Republic of China responsible for unjust detentionsNo change
- Sec. 7Sense of CongressNo change
- Sec. 8Statement of policyNo change