Bills/S. 1772

Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

In CommitteeForeign AffairsSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
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Plain Language Summary

# Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act (S 1772) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would impose sanctions and travel restrictions on individuals identified as human rights violators by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). If passed, it would authorize the U.S. government to deny visas, freeze assets, and ban entry into the United States for people deemed responsible for serious human rights abuses in China or Chinese-controlled territories. The bill aims to hold accountable officials and individuals involved in alleged human rights violations. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily target Chinese government officials, military personnel, and security force members accused of human rights abuses.

It could also affect their family members and associates. Indirectly, it may impact U.S.-China diplomatic and economic relations. **Current Status:** The bill remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. As introduced legislation, it has not advanced to become law. The bill represents one of several congressional efforts to address concerns about human rights practices in China, particularly regarding regions like Xinjiang and Tibet.

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Latest Action

May 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sponsor

R
Scott, Rick [R-FL]
R-FL · Senate
2 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
May 15, 2025
Last Updated
May 15, 2025
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