H.R. 4785 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Uyghur Policy Act of 2021
H.R. 4785 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), the Uyghur Policy Act of 2021, has passed the house — introduced on Jul 29, 2021, sponsored by Young Kim with 79 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 79
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Young Kim (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 1, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Dec 5, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 1, 2022 · Passed407–17
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Uyghur Policy ActHouse · Dec 1, 2022
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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