Bill · S. 2560· Senate(119-S-2560)
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/30/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to expand sanctions regarding human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It seeks to counter genocidal policies through various mandates, including the denial of entry for individuals complicit in certain practices. The bill authorizes assistance for the physical and psychological well-being of oppressed ethnic groups. It also establishes measures to preserve cultural heritage and counters propaganda from the People's Republic of China. Additionally, the act prohibits certain United States Government agency contracts and seafood procurement from China. Finally, it directs the documentation of atrocities and investigations into alleged forced organ harvesting.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill provides assistance for the physical and psychological well-being of oppressed ethnic groups and preserves their cultural heritage.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill provides specific protections and support for Uyghur, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz ethnic groups.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to provide psychological support to oppressed ethnic groups residing outside of China.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Sanctions Protection: The bill expands the scope of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to include specific abuses like systematic rape, forced separation of children, and human trafficking for organ removal (Section 2).
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Entry Denials for Perpetrators: It mandates the denial of United States entry for individuals complicit in forced abortions or forced sterilizations (Section 3).
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Direct Health Assistance: The Secretary of State is authorized to provide medical care, physical therapy, and psychological support to individuals belonging to oppressed ethnic groups residing outside of the People's Republic of China (Section 4).
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Cultural Preservation: The bill encourages the preservation of cultural, religious, and linguistic heritages and authorizes funding for a Repressed Cultures Preservation Initiative within the Smithsonian Institution (Section 5).
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Evidence Documentation: The Secretary of State may provide assistance to help entities document, archive, and investigate evidence of genocide and crimes against humanity (Section 8).
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Support for Detained Families: The bill directs the compilation of information regarding family members of United States citizens and legal permanent residents who are detained or missing in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Section 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Government Contract Restrictions: Executive agencies are prohibited from entering into contracts for goods or services with persons who facilitate genocide or human rights abuses, or those involved in forced labor (Section 9).
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Seafood Procurement and Sale Prohibitions: The Secretary of Defense is prohibited from procuring seafood originating or processed in the People's Republic of China for military dining facilities, and such seafood may not be sold at commissary stores (Section 13).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Women+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Border Security+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 7/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon