Bill · S. 5044· Senate(119-S-5044)
Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act
- Introduced
- 7/21/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Honoring the Victims of Communist China's Tyranny Act requires the Secretary of State to establish a memorial in International Park in Washington, D.C. This memorial is intended to honor victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and those persecuted for exercising fundamental human rights in the People's Republic of China. The memorial will include language expressing solidarity with the Chinese people and a hope for their future liberty. It may also include educational or interpretive elements describing specific historical and political repressions. The Secretary of State will administer the memorial and may consult with survivors and human rights organizations.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors victims of genocide and repression targeting Asian ethnic groups like Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors the genocide of Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill provides recognition and potential consultation for survivors of political and religious persecution.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Victims: The memorial seeks to honor those who have suffered from genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution regarding political and religious beliefs (Section 3(b)).
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Educational Awareness: The memorial may include educational elements describing the genocide of Uyghurs, the suppression of Tibetan and Southern Mongolian cultures, and the imprisonment of various advocates and leaders (Section 3(d)).
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Consultation with Affected Groups: The Secretary of State may consult with survivors of persecution and family members of victims during the design and construction of the memorial (Section 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Immigrants+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 7/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee