Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2024

Bill 118 hr 8124, also known as the Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2024, 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 seeks to hold the Chinese government accountable for its alleged genocide and other atrocities committed against the Uyghur population in the Xinjiang region. It calls for the imposition of sanctions on Chinese officials and entities responsible for these abuses, including freezing their assets and banning them from entering the United States.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase pressure on the Chinese government to end its oppressive policies in Xinjiang by requiring the US government to report on the human rights situation in the region and to work with international partners to address the crisis. Overall, the Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2024 represents a bipartisan effort to address the human rights abuses against the Uyghur population in China and to hold the Chinese government accountable for its actions.