Uyghur Policy Act of 2025

4/21/2025, 7:50 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2635

Bill 119 hr 2635, also known as the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019, aims to support the human rights of Uyghurs and other minority groups living in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill seeks to protect the distinct cultural and religious identity of these groups and address the reported human rights abuses and mass detention of Uyghurs by the Chinese government.

The bill calls for the US government to take various actions to address the situation in Xinjiang, including imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for human rights violations, restricting exports of certain goods to China, and urging other countries to take similar measures. It also calls for increased reporting and monitoring of the situation in Xinjiang and for the US government to work with international partners to address the issue.

Overall, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 aims to hold the Chinese government accountable for its treatment of Uyghurs and other minority groups in Xinjiang and to support efforts to protect their human rights and cultural identity.

Current Status of Bill HR 2635

Bill HR 2635 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2635 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025.  Bill HR 2635's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of April 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2635

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2635

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2635

To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
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