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Support for Political Prisoners and Human Rights Defenders Globally

This act aims to strengthen U.S. diplomatic efforts in defending political prisoners and wrongfully detained individuals worldwide, including American citizens. Citizens can expect the U.S. government to actively intervene in human rights violation cases, potentially impacting the safety and rights of individuals abroad.
Key points
The U.S. will use all available diplomatic tools to press for the release of political prisoners and wrongfully detained Americans.
The act provides for sanctions against officials responsible for arbitrary detentions and torture, aiming to hold them accountable.
A global political prisoner registry will be created, accessible to diplomats and members of Congress, supporting advocacy efforts for their release.
Efforts to secure the release of specific individuals, such as Gao Zhisheng, and support for families of political prisoners will be strengthened.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5303
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng and All Political Prisoners Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5303.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. will use all available diplomatic tools to press for the release of political prisoners and wrongfully detained Americans.
  • The act provides for sanctions against officials responsible for arbitrary detentions and torture, aiming to hold them accountable.
  • A global political prisoner registry will be created, accessible to diplomats and members of Congress, supporting advocacy efforts for their release.
  • Efforts to secure the release of specific individuals, such as Gao Zhisheng, and support for families of political prisoners will be strengthened.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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