Bill > S288

This bill aims to support and protect the human rights of Southern Mongolians living in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The legislation highlights numerous concerns about the Chinese government's policies, including attempts to suppress Mongolian language, culture, and religious practices. Specifically, the bill notes that China has replaced Mongolian-language instruction with Chinese in schools, banned Mongolian-language books, launched "patriotic education" campaigns, and forcibly resettled nomadic communities. The bill calls for multiple actions, including establishing a dedicated Inner Mongolia section at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, creating Voice of America broadcasts in the Mongolian language, supporting cultural preservation efforts through institutions like the Smithsonian, and directing U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to support projects that respect Southern Mongolian autonomy and traditional livelihoods. Additionally, the bill requires the U.S. president to identify and potentially sanction Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses against Southern Mongolians, and emphasizes U.S. support for the Southern Mongolian people's rights to safeguard their cultural heritage, linguistic identity, and traditional way of life.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/288/all-info