Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 20, 2023
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Referred
Apr 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs · Foreign Relations
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Committee
Nov 29, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Feb 26, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State. The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may, subject to appropriations, make certain funds available to human rights advocates working on behalf of Uyghurs and members of other persecuted minority groups from the XUAR. The funds, if made available, shall be used to facilitate the presence of such human rights advocates at public diplomacy forums to speak on issues related to the hu...
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 12 actions
Feb 26, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 15, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 6 (Roll no. 50).ROLL CALLpass
Feb 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2024
Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Feb 13, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2766.
Feb 13, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.