Contact Congress about H.R. 2635: Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
This bill directs the State Department to protect Uyghur communities, counter China's harassment of Uyghurs in America, and push internationally for the closure of detention camps in Xinjiang. It uses existing funding and sunsets key provisions after five years.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest action on H.R. 2635: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who this affects: This bill most directly affects Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities from Xinjiang, both those still in China and those living abroad. It also shapes the work of U.S. diplomats, the State Department, and America's relationships with China and Muslim-majority countries.
Why this matters: China has been accused of mass detention, forced labor, and cultural erasure targeting Uyghurs in Xinjiang, and this bill turns the U.S. response from ad hoc efforts into a structured, time-bound policy with clear responsibilities and accountability.
Key provisions in H.R. 2635
- The Secretary of State must prioritize policies, programs, and projects that support Uyghurs and other persecuted ethnic and religious minorities from Xinjiang.
- The State Department must stay in touch with Uyghur leaders and communities around the world and lead efforts to free political prisoners held in Xinjiang.
- Federal agencies must work together to provide support to Uyghur human rights advocates.
- The State Department must create strategies to prevent and respond to China's harassment of Uyghur Americans and Uyghurs living in the U.S., and set up a way for people to report such incidents.
- Congress must receive an annual report on what the U.S. is doing to stop transnational repression of Uyghurs in America, with the option to include a classified section.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2635
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 2635
- What is H.R. 2635?
- This bill directs the State Department to protect Uyghur communities, counter China's harassment of Uyghurs in America, and push internationally for the closure of detention camps in Xinjiang. It uses existing funding and sunsets key provisions after five years.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 2635?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 2635?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 2635 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
