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S.1080: Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues. This priority designation shall apply to Uyghurs and members of other predominately Turkic or Muslim ethnic groups (and the spouses, children, and parents of such individuals) who (1) reside in or fled Xinjiang and who suffered persecution on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |