HB5491Introduced in the House
Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act
Introduced by Christopher Smith, District NJ-4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To encourage diplomatic advocacy efforts on behalf of Americans unjustly detained in the People's Republic of China.
Where it stands
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.
September 18, 2025
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Bill history
Introduced in House
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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