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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-649| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2019
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (138)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Steve Watkins (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 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 frequency with which other governments are forcibly returning Turkic Muslim refugees and asylum seekers to China, and the development or transfer of technology that facilitates mass internment and surveillance. 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, assessments of Chinese propaganda strategies, and U.S. actions to counter such efforts to downplay the crackdown. The Department of State shall report on the scope of the reported crackdown in Xinjiang, including the number of detained individuals, the use of forced labor in the region, an assessment of government surveillance in the province, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to address the crackdown.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2019
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.
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3744
Signed by President.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2019
    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.


  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • June 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3744
    Signed by President.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-178: UIGHUR Act of 2019
AlliancesAsiaBusiness ethicsChinaCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsHuman traffickingIndustrial facilitiesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsNews media and reportingRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWages and earnings

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-649| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2019
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 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 frequency with which other governments are forcibly returning Turkic Muslim refugees and asylum seekers to China, and the development or transfer of technology that facilitates mass internment and surveillance. 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, assessments of Chinese propaganda strategies, and U.S. actions to counter such efforts to downplay the crackdown. The Department of State shall report on the scope of the reported crackdown in Xinjiang, including the number of detained individuals, the use of forced labor in the region, an assessment of government surveillance in the province, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to address the crackdown.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2019
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.
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3744
Signed by President.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2019
    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.


  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • June 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3744
    Signed by President.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (138)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Steve Watkins (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-178: UIGHUR Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesAsiaBusiness ethicsChinaCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsHuman traffickingIndustrial facilitiesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsNews media and reportingRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWages and earnings