Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3349 Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3349

The Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3349, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China. The bill calls for the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment, detailing the extent of the Chinese government's actions against the Uyghur population.

Specifically, the report must include an assessment of whether the Chinese government's actions constitute genocide, as defined by the United Nations Genocide Convention. The bill also requires the Director of National Intelligence to provide recommendations on how the US government can respond to the situation, including potential sanctions or other measures to hold China accountable for its actions.

The Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern about the human rights abuses taking place in China. Supporters of the bill argue that the US government has a moral obligation to speak out against genocide and take action to prevent further atrocities. Overall, the Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act represents a significant step towards addressing the ongoing crisis in Xinjiang province and holding the Chinese government accountable for its treatment of the Uyghur population.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3349

Bill HR 3349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3349 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3349's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise. as of June 7, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3349

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International Affairs

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AsiaChinaCongressional oversightHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLabor standardsSex and reproductive healthWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3349

Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review ActUyghur Genocide Intelligence Review ActTo require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress an annual report relating to the Uyghur genocide, and for other purposes.

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