Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
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.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution condemns 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. It targets the repression of ethnic and religious minorities such as Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, Hui Muslims, and Manchus. The resolution highlights issues like mass detention, forced labor, and the separation of children from their families and cultures. It calls for the release of political prisoners and affirms the religious autonomy of Tibetan Buddhist leaders. Additionally, it urges the U.S. government to impose sanctions and protect diaspora communities from overseas coercion.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to protect diaspora communities and ethnic minorities targeted by foreign repression.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution supports the protection of ethnic and religious minorities targeted by forced assimilation.
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution urges strengthened protections for diaspora communities facing harassment and coercion in the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Diaspora Communities: The resolution urges the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen efforts to protect diaspora communities in the United States from harassment, threats, surveillance, and coercion (Section 9).
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Support for Cultural Preservation: It urges the Secretary of State to expand programs that support endangered languages, religious traditions, oral histories, and diaspora-led cultural education (Section 8).
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Accountability through Sanctions: The resolution urges the President and other officials to impose sanctions and visa restrictions on those responsible for enforcing the Ethnic Unity Law and forced-assimilation policies (Section 6).
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Advocacy for Prisoners: The resolution supports continued advocacy for the release of political prisoners detained for peaceful expression or religious practice (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to Speech and Expression in China: The law's vague prohibitions on acts deemed to harm ethnic unity risk criminalizing peaceful expression, journalism, scholarship, and dissent (Whereas clauses).
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Threats to People in the United States: The law includes extraterritorial provisions that could be used to punish or intimidate persons in the United States for speech, advocacy, or cultural expression disfavored by the Chinese Communist Party (Whereas clauses).
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Targeting of Taiwanese Identity: Officials in Taiwan have warned the law could be used to target expressions of Taiwanese identity, history, or democratic self-government (Whereas clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to protect diaspora communities and ethnic minorities targeted by foreign repression. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution urges strengthened protections for diaspora communities facing harassment and coercion in the United States.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution supports the protection of ethnic and religious minorities targeted by forced assimilation.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution urges the protection of diaspora communities from coercion used to silence lawful advocacy and speech.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution urges coordination with democratic allies like the EU, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the UK to monitor human rights violations.
- 6/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts