S.Res. 791: Senate Condemns China's Ethnic Unity Law

Senate Condemns China's Ethnic Unity Law

A resolution condemning the People's Republic of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, concerned with its implications on the rights and freedoms, as well as survival of the identity, of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, and other affected communities, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its abuses and campaigns of transnational repression that undermine United States sovereignty and threaten the safety and freedoms of people in the United States.

Sponsor

Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

Introduced

Jun 24, 2026

Last Action

Jun 24, 2026

Passage

18%

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Introduced

Jun 24, 2026

Committee

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Floor Vote

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Both Chambers

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Enacted

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01 — The Text

What.

Resolution expresses Senate disapproval of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
Calls on China to stop alleged abuses targeting Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, and other groups.
Demands end to transnational repression campaigns that affect U.S. residents and sovereignty.

02 — The Stakes

So what?

Affects Chinese-Americans and diaspora communities with family ties to targeted regions.
Signals U.S. foreign policy position on human rights in China, but carries no enforcement power.
Resolution documents Congressional concern about Beijing's activities within U.S. borders.

03 — The Path

Now what?

Bill introduced June 2026 and referred to Foreign Relations Committee; full text analysis pending.
With only 3 cosponsors, passage is uncertain and requires committee approval first.
You can contact your senator to support or oppose; track status at Congress.gov.

Legislative History

Actions.

Jun 24, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3217)
Jun 24, 2026 — Submitted in Senate