Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

This bill directs the U.S. to hold Chinese officials accountable for religious persecution through existing sanctions mechanisms, specifically targeting senior officials under the Global Magnitsky Act for violations like arbitrary imprisonment or forced labor against religious minorities. It requires the State Department to support programs protecting religious minorities in China and maintain China’s designation as a "Country of Particular Concern" for religious freedom under the International Religious Freedom Act. The bill also mandates diplomatic efforts to secure the release of religious prisoners and ensure humane treatment, including access to family, medical care, and religious practice while detained. Key provisions focus on U.S. policy implementation rather than direct changes to Chinese law, emphasizing existing tools to address religious freedom violations.