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Act to Counter Human Rights Abuses by China.

This act aims to combat human rights abuses by Chinese authorities. It mandates the inclusion of China's Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science on a restricted entity list. This measure seeks to limit the use of technology for repression and surveillance, indirectly influencing global human rights standards.
Key points
China's Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science will be added to a list of entities subject to trade restrictions.
The U.S. President can waive this decision if the Institute is not involved in activities contrary to U.S. foreign policy or human rights abuses, especially against minorities in the Xinjiang region.
The goal is to limit support for repressive actions like mass detentions and technological surveillance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1772
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1772.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • China's Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science will be added to a list of entities subject to trade restrictions.
  • The U.S. President can waive this decision if the Institute is not involved in activities contrary to U.S. foreign policy or human rights abuses, especially against minorities in the Xinjiang region.
  • The goal is to limit support for repressive actions like mass detentions and technological surveillance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Scott, Rick [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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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