H.R.2635

Uyghur Policy Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·9/3/25

The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 aims to protect the rights and cultural identity of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China.

The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to oppose any efforts to prevent consideration of human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). It also seeks to allow unhindered access to detention facilities and camps in the XUAR by independent media and international organizations for a comprehensive assessment of human rights conditions. The Act aims to protect the human rights and distinct religious and cultural identity of Uyghurs and other minority communities in the XUAR.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Sep 3, 2025
Current
Foreign Relations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Sep 3, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sep 2, 2025

House

Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 2, 2025

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)