S1252-118

Introduced

To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other ethnic groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct civilization and identity, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 20, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: The Chinese Communist Party continues to repress the distinct Turkic identity of Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur, requires statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to press for authorities in China to open the XUAR to regular, transparent, and unmanipulated visits by members of the press, Members of Congress, and requires strategy to increase access to detention facilities and prisons and secure the release of prisoners. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, grants, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Foreign Policy, Education, and Housing.

Who Benefits and How

Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates findings Congress finds the following: The Chinese Communist Party continues to repress the distinct Turkic identity of Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur...
  • Requires statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to press for authorities in China to open the XUAR to regular, transparent, and unmanipulated visits by members of the press, Members of Congress...
  • Requires strategy to increase access to detention facilities and prisons and secure the release of prisoners.
  • Provides requirement for Uyghur language training.
  • Requires uyghur considerations at the United Nations.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: The Chinese Communist Party continues to repress the distinct Turkic identity of Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur, requires statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to press for authorities in China to open the XUAR to regular, transparent, and unmanipulated visits by members of the press, Members of Congress, and requires strategy to increase access to detention facilities and prisons and secure the release of prisoners.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Foreign Policy, Education, Housing

Primary Purpose

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: The Chinese Communist Party continues to repress the distinct Turkic identity of Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur, requires statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to press for authorities in China to open the XUAR to regular, transparent, and unmanipulated visits by members of the press, Members of Congress, and requires strategy to increase access to detention facilities and prisons and secure the release of prisoners.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Foreign Policy Education Housing

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 20, 2023

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Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

5/7
sections analyzed
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native American Tribes Foreign Policy Education Housing

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