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

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This bill directs the Secretary of State to develop a diplomatic action plan and identify cases of Americans unjustly detained in China, including those detained to silence human rights advocacy or influence U.S. policy. The bill requires the State Department to designate a coordinator, provide guidance on diplomatic efforts, explore expanded use of prisoner transfer programs, and review authorities to hold Chinese officials accountable for detention and mistreatment. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within 120 days detailing the action plan and cases identified.

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Bill details

Congress
119
Bill type
hr
Introduced
September 18, 2025
Sponsor
Christopher SmithRNJ
Cosponsors
5
Last action
September 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.

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