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HR 2829 104th Congress House

To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese…

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Official title: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.

Introduced: December 22, 1995 See on congress.gov
International Affairs American economic assistanceArts, Culture, ReligionChinaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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ConferencesCongressCongress and foreign policyCongressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsCultural relationsDetention of personsEast AsiaEducationEducational exchangesEducational policyExchange of persons programsGovernment Operations and PoliticsHuman rightsPolitical prisoners
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 4, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jan 30, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Dec 22, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Dec 22, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2445)
Dec 22, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 4, 1996

Executive Comment Requested from State.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Urges the Department of State to make the release of Chinese imprisoned or detained on religious grounds a major objective of U.S. foreign policy with China.

Prohibits the Department of State, the U.S. Information Agency, the Agency for International Development, or any other Federal agency or entity from obligating or expending funds for the participation of certain Chinese individuals and organizations in any conference, exchange program, or activity relating to education, culture, training, or any other purpose, until the President certifies to the Congress that specified imprisoned or detained Chinese citizens have been unconditionally released by the Chinese Government.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Dec 22, 1995
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2829: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2829/
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"H.R. 2829: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2829/.
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H.R. 2829, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2829/.
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