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- H.R.7123
H.R.7123: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 13, 2018
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (12 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 13, 2018
Bill Summary
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 13, 2018 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Nov. 13, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |