S. 3744 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
S. 3744 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 14, 2020, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 66 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 14, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 116-145
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 33 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2020
- Passed the SenateMay 14, 2020
- Passed the HouseMay 27, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentJun 8, 2020
- Became lawJun 17, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-145. (Jun 17, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 27, 2020 · Passed413–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Uyghur Human Rights Policy ActHouse · May 27, 2020
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