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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025

Introduced
Apr 30, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US government to develop a policy to address human rights issues in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. Funds efforts to promote accountability and transparency in the region.

Sponsored By

John R. Curtis
Republican · Utah · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2025
  3. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects the Uyghur people in China's Xinjiang region, potentially improving their human rights situation. Also impacts the US government's approach to addressing human rights abuses in the region, particularly in relation to China's policies.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.