Bills · S 2560
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2560International Affairs
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 30· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly confronts severe human rights violations happening in China, which many view as a global concern. If passed, it strengthens the U.S. government's ability to hold accountable those responsible for abuses like forced labor, forced sterilization, and cultural destruction against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. This could put more pressure on the Chinese government to change its policies.
If this bill becomes law, it expands the criteria for U.S. sanctions, potentially making it harder for implicated individuals and businesses to operate internationally and access the U.S. financial system. It also signals a stronger U.S. commitment to protecting human rights globally and could offer more direct support to victims. If it doesn't become law, the existing Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 would remain in effect, but without these expanded enforcement tools and explicit support mechanisms.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the types of human rights abuses that can trigger U.S. sanctions under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020.
This makes it possible for the U.S. to impose financial penalties on more individuals and entities involved in a wider range of abuses, including forced sterilization and organ harvesting.
PROVISION 02
Requires the U.S. government to deny entry to the United States for foreign individuals complicit in forced abortions or forced sterilizations.
This directly targets individuals involved in egregious population control policies, preventing them from traveling to the U.S. and potentially enhancing the U.S. as a safe haven.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes physical and psychological support for Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other oppressed ethnic groups who have experienced torture or forced sterilization.
This provides direct assistance and care for victims of human rights abuses, acknowledging their suffering and offering practical help.
PROVISION 04
Seeks to preserve the cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage of ethnic and religious groups oppressed by the People's Republic of China.
This provision aims to counteract the systematic destruction of cultural identity in Xinjiang by supporting efforts to maintain these groups' heritage.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits certain United States Government agency contracts with entities involved in or supporting human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
This prevents U.S. taxpayer money from inadvertently supporting or benefiting companies that are complicit in human rights violations.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 30
Introduced in Senate
JUL 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2560
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 30, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 30, 2025
Senate BillS 2560International Affairs
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 30, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
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READING
22 min
COSPONSORS
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