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119-hr-2349119th Congress
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
Sponsored By: Representative Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
Introduced
Summary
Designates residents of Xinjiang for Priority 2 refugee processing to speed access to refuge and ease asylum barriers. It focuses on people persecuted for political, religious, or cultural expression and includes immediate family members in eligibility.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Priority refugee help for Xinjiang residents
If enacted, people from Xinjiang and their close family would get Priority 2 refugee processing that does not count against yearly caps. You could apply in China or a third country, and you could not be denied a chance to apply just because you also qualify elsewhere or are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. You could show fear with your statement plus a credible basis, and loss of PRC residency for filing a good‑faith U.S. case would count as persecution and a changed circumstance. Seeking refugee status or to apply for asylum would not, by itself, count as giving up a foreign residence, and some Xinjiang‑related visa applicants would not face the usual immigrant‑intent presumption if they meet set rules. Limits apply, including some parents with other citizenship and anyone tied to gross human rights abuses.
U.S. diplomacy to protect Uyghurs abroad
If enacted, the State Department would prioritize work with countries that host former Xinjiang residents who face pressure from China. The U.S. would also urge allies to adopt similar protections. This guides diplomacy and does not create direct payments or benefits. These policies would run unless changed, but the bill’s authorities would sunset after 10 years.
Uyghur protections end after 10 years
If enacted, all rules in this bill would end 10 years after enactment. Any special refugee processing or policies would stop unless Congress renews them.
Defines immigration laws for this bill
If enacted, the bill would define immigration laws by pointing to a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This guides how agencies read and apply the bill. It does not change who qualifies or what they get.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
NY • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
HI • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
IN • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
NV • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
MA • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
NJ • D
Sponsored 6/2/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 6/2/2025
Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
DE • D
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Sponsored 7/14/2025
Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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