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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2635| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 aims to support the human rights and safeguard the distinct identity of Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups primarily residing in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). It acknowledges extensive findings detailing the People's Republic of China's (PRC) repression, including mass arbitrary detention, "political reeducation" centers, and human rights abuses, which have been declared as genocide and crimes against humanity. The bill expresses a Sense of Congress urging the PRC to immediately open the XUAR to international scrutiny, cease repression, and release political prisoners. The legislation mandates the Secretary of State to strengthen United States coordination on Uyghur issues by prioritizing policies and programs to support these communities. This includes promoting their distinct identity and human rights, maintaining close contact with Uyghur leaders, and coordinating efforts for the release of political prisoners. The Secretary is also directed to administer aid to Uyghur rights advocates, coordinate with foreign ministries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and address transnational repression against Uyghurs globally. Additionally, the bill authorizes specific funding for human rights advocates to conduct public diplomacy, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, to raise awareness about the Uyghur situation. It requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to pressure the PRC to close all detention facilities and allow unhindered international access for human rights assessments. The act also ensures Uyghur language training for Foreign Service officers and directs the President to use U.S. influence at the United Nations to address human rights violations in the XUAR and support a special rapporteur.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4785
Uyghur Policy Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2766
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1542
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2635.
Sep 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3738-3740: 1)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4785
    Uyghur Policy Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2766
    Uyghur Policy Act of 2023


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1542
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2635.


  • September 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3738-3740: 1)


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2635| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 aims to support the human rights and safeguard the distinct identity of Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups primarily residing in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). It acknowledges extensive findings detailing the People's Republic of China's (PRC) repression, including mass arbitrary detention, "political reeducation" centers, and human rights abuses, which have been declared as genocide and crimes against humanity. The bill expresses a Sense of Congress urging the PRC to immediately open the XUAR to international scrutiny, cease repression, and release political prisoners. The legislation mandates the Secretary of State to strengthen United States coordination on Uyghur issues by prioritizing policies and programs to support these communities. This includes promoting their distinct identity and human rights, maintaining close contact with Uyghur leaders, and coordinating efforts for the release of political prisoners. The Secretary is also directed to administer aid to Uyghur rights advocates, coordinate with foreign ministries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and address transnational repression against Uyghurs globally. Additionally, the bill authorizes specific funding for human rights advocates to conduct public diplomacy, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, to raise awareness about the Uyghur situation. It requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to pressure the PRC to close all detention facilities and allow unhindered international access for human rights assessments. The act also ensures Uyghur language training for Foreign Service officers and directs the President to use U.S. influence at the United Nations to address human rights violations in the XUAR and support a special rapporteur.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4785
Uyghur Policy Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2766
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1542
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2635.
Sep 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3738-3740: 1)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4785
    Uyghur Policy Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2766
    Uyghur Policy Act of 2023


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1542
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2635.


  • September 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3738-3740: 1)


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlbaniaAsiaCanadaChinaCongressional oversightCongressional tributesDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGermanyGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionTurkeyUnited Nations