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US Sanctions Review: Checking Chinese Tech Firms for Uyghur Rights Abuses.

This law mandates the US government to quickly investigate whether ten specific Chinese entities, including tech giants like Alibaba and ByteDance, are complicit in serious human rights abuses against Uyghurs in China. If confirmed, these companies will face economic sanctions, meaning their US assets will be blocked and US persons will be prohibited from conducting business with them. This action uses financial tools to enforce US human rights policy abroad.
Key points
The US government must review 10 named Chinese entities within 60 days for involvement in severe human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Entities found responsible will be placed on the sanctions list (SDN), cutting them off from the US financial system.
The list of companies under review includes major technology firms such as Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance, and surveillance equipment manufacturers.
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Print number: 118_S_585
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Uyghur Human Rights Sanctions Review Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_585.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government must review 10 named Chinese entities within 60 days for involvement in severe human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
  • Entities found responsible will be placed on the sanctions list (SDN), cutting them off from the US financial system.
  • The list of companies under review includes major technology firms such as Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance, and surveillance equipment manufacturers.
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 2025-12-27.

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