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Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
4/4/2025, 4:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2349
Bill 119 hr 2349, also known as the "Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Refugee Designation Act," aims to designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern. This designation would allow individuals from this region to receive expedited processing for refugee status in the United States.
The bill highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and persecution faced by Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, including mass detention, forced labor, and cultural suppression. By designating these individuals as Priority 2 refugees, the United States would recognize the urgent need for protection and assistance for those fleeing persecution in Xinjiang.
In addition to the refugee designation, the bill also includes provisions for the allocation of resources and support for refugees from Xinjiang, including access to resettlement services and assistance with integration into American society. The bill aims to provide a pathway for those fleeing persecution in Xinjiang to find safety and security in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2349 seeks to address the humanitarian crisis in Xinjiang by offering support and protection to those who have been targeted and persecuted by the Chinese government. It underscores the United States' commitment to upholding human rights and providing refuge to those in need.
The bill highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and persecution faced by Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, including mass detention, forced labor, and cultural suppression. By designating these individuals as Priority 2 refugees, the United States would recognize the urgent need for protection and assistance for those fleeing persecution in Xinjiang.
In addition to the refugee designation, the bill also includes provisions for the allocation of resources and support for refugees from Xinjiang, including access to resettlement services and assistance with integration into American society. The bill aims to provide a pathway for those fleeing persecution in Xinjiang to find safety and security in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2349 seeks to address the humanitarian crisis in Xinjiang by offering support and protection to those who have been targeted and persecuted by the Chinese government. It underscores the United States' commitment to upholding human rights and providing refuge to those in need.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2349
Bill HR 2349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2025. Bill HR 2349 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 25, 2025. Bill HR 2349's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2349
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
21Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2349
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2349
To designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.
To designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.
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