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Uyghur Policy Act: US Diplomacy and Strategy for Human Rights Protection.

This Act mandates the US government to implement diplomatic and strategic measures to protect the human rights of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China. It requires the development of a strategy to pressure China to close re-education camps and release political prisoners. For citizens, this signifies a strong US commitment to international human rights advocacy, potentially influencing diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Key points
Requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to pressure China to immediately close detention facilities and secure the release of political prisoners.
Increases US diplomatic efforts, including leveraging influence at the UN, to monitor and publicize human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Supports Uyghur human rights advocates through public diplomacy programs in Muslim-majority countries.
Mandates the availability of Uyghur language training for US Foreign Service officers assigned to relevant diplomatic missions.
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Print number: 118_S_1252
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1252.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to pressure China to immediately close detention facilities and secure the release of political prisoners.
  • Increases US diplomatic efforts, including leveraging influence at the UN, to monitor and publicize human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
  • Supports Uyghur human rights advocates through public diplomacy programs in Muslim-majority countries.
  • Mandates the availability of Uyghur language training for US Foreign Service officers assigned to relevant diplomatic missions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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