Uyghur Policy Act of 2026
On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jul 27, 2026
What it does
The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 aims to support the human rights and distinct identity of Uyghurs and other minority groups in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by condemning repression, advocating for the release of political prisoners, and promoting international access to detention facilities. It directs the Secretary of State to prioritize Uyghur-related human rights efforts, coordinate with federal agencies and international partners, establish reporting mechanisms for transnational repression, and submit annual reports to Congress, including funding for public diplomacy through the Speaker Program. The bill’s coordination requirements sunset five years after enactment, and no…
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