H.R. 5491 Introduced International Affairs

Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act

To encourage diplomatic advocacy efforts on behalf of Americans unjustly detained in the People's Republic of China.

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Sponsor Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] Introduced September 18, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (3 R, 2 D) Latest action September 18, 2025

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  1. 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.
  2. Sep 18, 2025 Introduced in House

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