Skip to main content
H.R. 2766 118th Congress House

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

Official title: To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 20, 2023 Introduced by: Young Kim Republican · California See on congress.gov
International Affairs AlbaniaAsiaCanadaChina
More subjectsShow fewer subjects
Congressional oversightCongressional tributesDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGermanyGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionTurkeyUnited Nations
Sign in to write a letter

Free account. One morning email at most, only on days something moved. Already have one? Sign in.

This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 15, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 6 (Roll no. 50). (text: 2/13/2024 CR H551-553)
Feb 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H659-660)
Feb 13, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 13, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2766.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H551-554)
Feb 13, 2024
Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 15, 2024 House · vote #50 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 414–6 See who voted →
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Latest action February 26, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China.

The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may, subject to appropriations, make certain funds available to human rights advocates working on behalf of Uyghurs and members of other persecuted minority groups from the XUAR. The funds, if made available, shall be used to facilitate the presence of such human rights advocates at public diplomacy forums to speak on issues related to the human rights and religious freedoms of persecuted minority groups in China.

The State Department must ensure that Uyghur language training is available to Foreign Service officers. It must also ensure that a Uyghur-speaking member of the Foreign Service is assigned to U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in China.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1252 Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 105
All 105 Democratic 34 Republican 51 Independent 1
D
Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · Jan 25, 2024
 D
Soto, Darren
Florida · Jan 3, 2024
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Dec 11, 2023
 I
Kiley, Kevin
California · Dec 4, 2023
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Nov 29, 2023
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Nov 17, 2023
 R
Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Nov 14, 2023
 R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Nov 13, 2023
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Nov 13, 2023
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Nov 13, 2023
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Nov 13, 2023
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Nov 8, 2023
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Nov 7, 2023
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Nov 6, 2023
 R
Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Nov 6, 2023
Kilmer, Derek
· Nov 6, 2023
 R
Bentz, Cliff
Oregon · Nov 3, 2023
 R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Nov 3, 2023
Bucshon, Larry
· Nov 3, 2023
Porter, Katie
· Nov 3, 2023
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Nov 3, 2023
 R
Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Nov 1, 2023
 D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Oct 24, 2023
 R
Alford, Mark
Missouri · Oct 16, 2023
 D
Connolly, Gerald E.
Virginia · Oct 16, 2023
Gallagher, Mike
· Oct 16, 2023
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Oct 11, 2023
 R
Green, Mark E.
Texas · Oct 11, 2023
 D
Jacobs, Sara
California · Oct 6, 2023
 R
Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Oct 6, 2023
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Oct 3, 2023
Lamborn, Doug
· Oct 3, 2023
 R
Moylan, James C.
Guam · Oct 3, 2023
 R
Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Sep 28, 2023
 R
Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Sep 26, 2023
Peltola, Mary
· Sep 21, 2023
 R
Fallon, Pat
Texas · Sep 20, 2023
 D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Sep 18, 2023
 R
Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Aug 22, 2023
 R
Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Aug 15, 2023
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Aug 11, 2023
 R
Yakym, Rudy
Indiana · Jul 26, 2023
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jul 12, 2023
 R
Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jul 11, 2023
 D
Grijalva, Raúl M.
Arizona · Jul 10, 2023
 R
Malliotakis, Nicole
New York · Jun 27, 2023
 R
Valadao, David G.
California · Jun 27, 2023
 D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Jun 23, 2023
 R
Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Jun 21, 2023
 R
Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Jun 20, 2023
Page 1 of 3 Next
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2766: Uyghur Policy Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2766/
MLA
"H.R. 2766: Uyghur Policy Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2766/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2766, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2766/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 2766: Uyghur Policy Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2766/)
Report a problem