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UIGHUR Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1025| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (38)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 or the UIGHUR Act of 2019 This bill imposes sourcing restrictions and export controls related to China's mass detention of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group in Xinjiang province. Executive agencies shall not procure goods or services from foreign persons who in the last three years substantially facilitated or knowingly assisted such mass detention. When procuring goods or services from U.S. persons, executive agencies shall provide adverse consideration to awarding contracts to those involved with such mass detention, and assess the availability of other sources. The President may waive these restrictions for national security or national interest purposes. The Department of Commerce shall deny applications to export to China various technologies, including those related to artificial intelligence or biometrics, unless the applicant certifies that the technology will not be knowingly used to facilitate the mass detention of Turkic Muslims. The Department of State shall ensure that certain U.S. diplomatic facilities in China can provide services in the Uyghur language. The State Department shall establish a website for reporting harassment or surveillance of persons in the United States by Chinese representatives or agents, and procedures for sharing such reports with law enforcement agencies. This bill directs various agencies to report on specified topics, including China's development of technologies related to mass detection and surveillance.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Oct 21, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-178
Second cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 178 with an amendment (SA 2652) not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207. (CR S6343)
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • October 21, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-178
    Second cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 178 with an amendment (SA 2652) not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207. (CR S6343)

International Affairs

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAsiaAssault and harassment offensesChinaComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastNews media and reportingPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRight of privacySanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismVisas and passports

UIGHUR Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1025| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 or the UIGHUR Act of 2019 This bill imposes sourcing restrictions and export controls related to China's mass detention of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group in Xinjiang province. Executive agencies shall not procure goods or services from foreign persons who in the last three years substantially facilitated or knowingly assisted such mass detention. When procuring goods or services from U.S. persons, executive agencies shall provide adverse consideration to awarding contracts to those involved with such mass detention, and assess the availability of other sources. The President may waive these restrictions for national security or national interest purposes. The Department of Commerce shall deny applications to export to China various technologies, including those related to artificial intelligence or biometrics, unless the applicant certifies that the technology will not be knowingly used to facilitate the mass detention of Turkic Muslims. The Department of State shall ensure that certain U.S. diplomatic facilities in China can provide services in the Uyghur language. The State Department shall establish a website for reporting harassment or surveillance of persons in the United States by Chinese representatives or agents, and procedures for sharing such reports with law enforcement agencies. This bill directs various agencies to report on specified topics, including China's development of technologies related to mass detection and surveillance.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Oct 21, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-178
Second cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 178 with an amendment (SA 2652) not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207. (CR S6343)
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • October 21, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-178
    Second cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 178 with an amendment (SA 2652) not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207. (CR S6343)
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (38)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAsiaAssault and harassment offensesChinaComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastNews media and reportingPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRight of privacySanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismVisas and passports