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US S1770

US S1770
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2023


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Introduced
05/31/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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