Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
International Affairs
Why This Matters
This resolution condemns China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and its campaign to forcefully assimilate ethnic and religious minorities.
If you are concerned about human rights, this resolution speaks out against China's policies that threaten the cultural identities of millions.
Who this affects
Ethnic minorities in China · Religious minorities in China · Tibetans · Uyghurs
What does this resolution do?
1This resolution criticizes China's new law that promotes ethnic unity at the expense of minority rights.
2It highlights the risk of criminalizing peaceful expressions of culture and religion among minority groups.
3The resolution expresses concern over China's attempts to control religious practices, particularly in Tibetan Buddhism.
4It notes that the law could affect individuals in the United States through extraterritorial provisions.
5The resolution aligns with international condemnation of China's treatment of ethnic minorities.
