HR. 2635In Committee
Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Directs the State Department to prioritize support for Uyghurs and other persecuted minorities in Xinjiang and strengthen diplomatic, advocacy, and language capacity efforts
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the State Department to prioritize support for Uyghurs and other persecuted minorities in Xinjiang and strengthen diplomatic, advocacy, and language capacity efforts
Key points
- Require Uyghur language training
- Require Uyghur speaking Foreign Service assignment
- Direct State Department coordination
- Allow funds for human rights advocates
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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