Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (Republican-NJ)June 30, 2026

AI-generated ?

Report an error

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

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.

House would condemn China's forced assimilation of minorities and urge US government action.

The House of Representatives would formally condemn China's new Ethnic Unity Law and its forced assimilation policies targeting groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs. It would also urge the US government to impose sanctions on responsible officials, protect diaspora communities in the US, and support endangered cultures.

What Would Change

Today, China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and the US Department of State has determined that China has committed genocide against Uyghurs. After this resolution, the US House of Representatives would formally condemn these actions and urge specific US government agencies to take steps like imposing sanctions, protecting diaspora communities, and supporting endangered cultures.

Key Provisions

Condemn China's Ethnic Unity Law and its forced assimilation policies against ethnic and religious minorities.
Condemn policies that separate children from their families, languages, and cultures, including coercive boarding schools.
Affirm that Tibetan Buddhists, not the Chinese government, should decide the recognition and succession of the Dalai Lama and other spiritual leaders.
Urge the President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury to impose sanctions and visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for forced assimilation policies.
Urge the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen efforts to protect Chinese diaspora communities in the United States from harassment and threats.

View on Congress.gov

HRES 1400 · 119th Congress · June 30, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

Lobbying Activity