Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3622
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 14, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 14, 2018
Latest Action
Nov 14, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3622
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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House Votes (0)
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Summary

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.


Text (1)
November 14, 2018
Actions (2)
11/14/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
11/14/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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