To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China.
USA115th CongressHR-7123| House
| Updated: 11/13/2018
Christopher H. Smith
Republican Representative
New Jersey
Cosponsors (17)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States from Chinese government intimidation. The U.S. Agency for Global Media shall report on media-related matters, including the reach of U.S. media into Xinjiang and assessments of Chinese propaganda strategies. The Department of State shall report on the scope of the reported crackdown in Xinjiang, including the number of detained individuals, an assessment of government surveillance in the province, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to address the crackdown.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Judiciary, 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.
International Affairs
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign laborGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingPolitical movements and philosophiesRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passports
To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China.
USA115th CongressHR-7123| House
| Updated: 11/13/2018
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States from Chinese government intimidation. The U.S. Agency for Global Media shall report on media-related matters, including the reach of U.S. media into Xinjiang and assessments of Chinese propaganda strategies. The Department of State shall report on the scope of the reported crackdown in Xinjiang, including the number of detained individuals, an assessment of government surveillance in the province, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to address the crackdown.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Judiciary, 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.
Christopher H. Smith
Republican Representative
New Jersey
Cosponsors (17)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign laborGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingPolitical movements and philosophiesRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passports