Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
Latest action · Jun 17, 2020 Became Public Law No: 116-145.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 14, 2020
- Passed SenateMay 14, 2020
- Passed HouseMay 27, 2020
- To the PresidentJun 8, 2020
- Became lawJun 17, 2020
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 110 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed413–1 | May 27, 2020 |
Cosponsors 66
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 14, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| I-ME | Angus S. King Jr. | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| R-NE | Ben Sasse | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-HI | Brian Schatz | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-NV | Catherine Cortez Masto | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| R-IA | Chuck Grassley | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| R-CO | Cory Gardner | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| R-AK | Dan Sullivan | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| R-NE | Deb Fischer | Original | May 14, 2020 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | May 14, 2020 |
Actions 17
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 17, 2020Became Public Law No: 116-145.
- Jun 17, 2020Signed by President.
- Jun 8, 2020Presented to President.
- May 27, 2020At 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, 2020Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2311-2312)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Foreign property
- Human rights
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- International Affairs
- International exchange and broadcasting
- International organizations and cooperation
- Labor standards
- News media and reporting
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Religion
- Sanctions
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Trade restrictions
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Visas and passports
- War and emergency powers
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- May 14, 2020Considered and Passed Senate
- May 14, 2020Engrossed in Senate
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