HR4830Referred to Committee

Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-01
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-08-01

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would impose financial sanctions and other penalties on Chinese government officials and entities that the U.S. determines are responsible for human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. It would also restrict imports of goods made in that region and require the government to investigate and report on alleged genocide and crimes against humanity. The measure aims to pressure China to change its policies and hold accountable those involved in what supporters describe as systematic oppression.

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