# 119-s-5044: Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act

119-s-5044, Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-08-02).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5044
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-02

## Summary

**This bill requires the Secretary of State to establish a memorial honoring victims of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party** in International Park in Northwest Washington, D.C., to be completed within two years. It must emphasize people persecuted under Xi Jinping and those punished for peacefully exercising political or religious beliefs. Educational elements should, as practicable, describe the Uyghur genocide and abuses in Xinjiang, efforts to suppress Tibetan and Southern Mongolian culture and language, the imprisonment of democracy advocates and journalists including Jimmy Lai, restrictions on freedom of religion and speech, and the broader consequences of authoritarian repression. *Federal spending is limited to up to $500,000 from existing Department of State funds for design and construction, private donations may be solicited and used, and no additional appropriations are authorized.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Memorial honoring victims of Chinese Communist Party: benefit, low. If enacted, the Secretary of State would create a memorial in International Park in Northwest Washington, DC. The memorial would have to be established within two years of enactment. It would honor victims of genocide and crimes against humanity and people persecuted for peaceful political or relig…

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## Sources
- [119-s-5044 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5044)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5044 (as of 2026-08-02).