Uyghur Policy Act of 2025

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.