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HR6877Referred to Committee

Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-18
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (539 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000312

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8)Original· 2025-12-18

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and House Administration, 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.

2025-12-18

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish a U.S. policy focused on human rights concerns in Southern Mongolia, likely including monitoring of conditions there and potentially imposing sanctions or other measures against entities responsible for human rights abuses. The legislation would coordinate efforts across multiple federal agencies and committees to address issues such as freedom of expression, religious practice, and ethnic rights in the region. It affects U.S. foreign policy and could impact American businesses and financial institutions that operate in or have dealings with the area.

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Subjects

International Affairs
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