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A bill to reauthorize the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020.
6/6/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4465
Bill 118 s 4465, also known as the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the original Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act that was passed in 2020. The bill focuses on addressing the human rights abuses and atrocities committed against the Uyghur people in China.
The Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 was originally passed in response to reports of mass detention camps, forced labor, and other human rights violations targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang region of China. The reauthorization of this act seeks to continue efforts to hold the Chinese government accountable for these abuses and to advocate for the rights and freedoms of the Uyghur people.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions for increased reporting on human rights abuses in Xinjiang, sanctions against individuals and entities involved in these abuses, and measures to prevent the importation of goods made with forced labor from the region. The reauthorization of this act demonstrates a continued commitment by the US Congress to addressing the ongoing human rights crisis in Xinjiang and standing up for the rights of the Uyghur people. Overall, Bill 118 s 4465 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address the human rights abuses faced by the Uyghur people in China and to hold the Chinese government accountable for these violations. By reauthorizing the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, the US Congress is sending a strong message that human rights abuses will not be tolerated and that efforts will continue to protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, including the Uyghur people.
The Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 was originally passed in response to reports of mass detention camps, forced labor, and other human rights violations targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang region of China. The reauthorization of this act seeks to continue efforts to hold the Chinese government accountable for these abuses and to advocate for the rights and freedoms of the Uyghur people.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions for increased reporting on human rights abuses in Xinjiang, sanctions against individuals and entities involved in these abuses, and measures to prevent the importation of goods made with forced labor from the region. The reauthorization of this act demonstrates a continued commitment by the US Congress to addressing the ongoing human rights crisis in Xinjiang and standing up for the rights of the Uyghur people. Overall, Bill 118 s 4465 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address the human rights abuses faced by the Uyghur people in China and to hold the Chinese government accountable for these violations. By reauthorizing the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, the US Congress is sending a strong message that human rights abuses will not be tolerated and that efforts will continue to protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, including the Uyghur people.
Current Status of Bill S 4465
Bill S 4465 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4465 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024. Bill S 4465's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 5, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4465
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4465
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4465
A bill to reauthorize the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020.
A bill to reauthorize the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4465
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