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Introduced
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To expand the imposition of sanctions under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 with respect to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China and to counter the genocidal policies of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand sanctions under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to address ongoing human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It would also deny U.S. entry to individuals complicit in forced abortions or forced sterilizations, provide physical and psychological support for affected individuals, preserve the cultural and linguistic heritage of oppressed groups, document atrocities, prohibit certain U.S. government contracts, and require disclosures from companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges about activities related to Xinjiang.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 05/31/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1770/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1770/BILLS-118s1770is.pdf |
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