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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3744| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2020
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (66)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ron Johnson (Republican)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and requires various reports on the topic. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list identifying foreign individuals and entities responsible for such human rights abuses. The President shall impose (1) property-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals and entities, and (2) visa-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals. The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) human rights abuses in Xinjiang; (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens and residents, including ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals studying or working in the United States, from harassment and intimidation by the Chinese government; and (3) the Chinese government's acquisition and development of technology to facilitate internment and mass surveillance in Xinjiang. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall submit a classified report to Congress on (1) Chinese government policies in Xinjiang that constitute gross violations of human rights, and (2) the scope and scale of the detention and forced labor of Muslim minority groups in China.

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Timeline
Mar 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-649
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 14, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2020
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2458-2461; text: CR S2459-2461)
May 14, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 15, 2020
Received in the House.
May 15, 2020
Held at the desk.
May 27, 2020
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 27, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2293-2300)
May 27, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3744.
May 27, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 27, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2311-2312)
May 27, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2293-2295)
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May 27, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2020
Presented to President.
Jun 17, 2020
Signed by President.
Jun 17, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-145.
  • March 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-649
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • May 14, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2458-2461; text: CR S2459-2461)


  • May 14, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 15, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 15, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • May 15, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • May 27, 2020
    Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 27, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2293-2300)


  • May 27, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3744.


  • May 27, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 27, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2311-2312)


  • May 27, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2293-2295)
    View Vote


  • May 27, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 8, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • June 17, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • June 17, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-145.

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AsiaChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployment discrimination and employee rightsForeign propertyHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3744| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2020
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and requires various reports on the topic. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list identifying foreign individuals and entities responsible for such human rights abuses. The President shall impose (1) property-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals and entities, and (2) visa-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals. The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) human rights abuses in Xinjiang; (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens and residents, including ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals studying or working in the United States, from harassment and intimidation by the Chinese government; and (3) the Chinese government's acquisition and development of technology to facilitate internment and mass surveillance in Xinjiang. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall submit a classified report to Congress on (1) Chinese government policies in Xinjiang that constitute gross violations of human rights, and (2) the scope and scale of the detention and forced labor of Muslim minority groups in China.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Mar 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-649
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 14, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2020
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2458-2461; text: CR S2459-2461)
May 14, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 15, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 15, 2020
Received in the House.
May 15, 2020
Held at the desk.
May 27, 2020
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 27, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2293-2300)
May 27, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3744.
May 27, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 27, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2311-2312)
May 27, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2293-2295)
View Vote
May 27, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2020
Presented to President.
Jun 17, 2020
Signed by President.
Jun 17, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-145.
  • March 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-649
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • May 14, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2458-2461; text: CR S2459-2461)


  • May 14, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 15, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 15, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • May 15, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • May 27, 2020
    Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 27, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2293-2300)


  • May 27, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3744.


  • May 27, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 27, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2311-2312)


  • May 27, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2293-2295)
    View Vote


  • May 27, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 8, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • June 17, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • June 17, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-145.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (66)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ron Johnson (Republican)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployment discrimination and employee rightsForeign propertyHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers