HR. 2635In Committee
Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Directs the State Department to prioritize support for Uyghurs and other persecuted minorities in Xinjiang, coordinate efforts for political prisoners, and strengthen Uyghur-language diplomatic capacity
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the State Department to prioritize support for Uyghurs and other persecuted minorities in Xinjiang, coordinate efforts for political prisoners, and strengthen Uyghur-language diplomatic capacity
Key points
- Require Uyghur language training
- Require Uyghur speaking diplomatic assignments
- Authorize funds for advocates
- Direct State Department policies
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-09-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Topics and policy areas
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