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Denying Entry to Officials Forcing Uyghurs' Return to China.

This act aims to prevent government officials involved in the forced repatriation of Uyghurs and other persecuted individuals to China from entering the United States. This means that those responsible for such actions will not receive visas or other immigration benefits, upholding human rights and U.S. values.
Key points
Officials responsible for the forced return of Uyghurs and other persecuted groups to China will be denied entry to the U.S.
The State Department may refer these officials for financial sanctions.
Waivers to the entry ban are possible if it's in the U.S. national interest or circumstances have sufficiently changed.
The State Department will regularly report to Congress on denied entries and granted waivers.
These provisions will be in effect for 5 years from the enactment date.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2502
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2502.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Officials responsible for the forced return of Uyghurs and other persecuted groups to China will be denied entry to the U.S.
  • The State Department may refer these officials for financial sanctions.
  • Waivers to the entry ban are possible if it's in the U.S. national interest or circumstances have sufficiently changed.
  • The State Department will regularly report to Congress on denied entries and granted waivers.
  • These provisions will be in effect for 5 years from the enactment date.
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. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

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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