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H.R.4785

H.R.4785: To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.

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About This Bill

Introduced July 29, 2021
Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Young Kim (R-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

79 (39 Democrats, 40 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 5, 2022
Engrossed in House - Dec. 1, 2022
Introduced in House - July 29, 2021

Bill Summary

Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State. The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may, subject to appropriations, make certain funds available to human rights advocates...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 11 statements associated with H.R.4785.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 5, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 1, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 17 (Roll no. 494).
Dec. 1, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 1, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 17 (Roll no. 494). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8633-8634)
Dec. 1, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8695-8696)
Dec. 1, 2022	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 1, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 29, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8633-8637; text: CR H8633-8634)
Nov. 29, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 29, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8633-8637)
Nov. 29, 2022	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov. 29, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4785.
Nov. 29, 2022	Ms. Jacobs (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 30, 2021	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sept. 30, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug. 4, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
July 29, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 29, 2021	Introduced in the House by Young Kim (R-Calif.)

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