Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

Senate Bill

S. 1772

119th Congress

Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Susan Collins

R - ME

Cosponsors

4

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Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill imposes sanctions and other consequences on Chinese Communist Party officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses. It targets those involved in persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, violations in Tibet, and other documented human rights violations committed by CCP-connected individuals and organizations.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1846)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

This bill imposes sanctions and other consequences on Chinese Communist Party officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses. It targets those involved in persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, violations in Tibe

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This bill imposes sanctions and other consequences on Chinese Communist Party officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses. It targets those involved in persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, violations in Tibet, and other documented human rights violations committed by CCP-connected individuals and organizations.

Bill Number: 1772
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Title: Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act
Bill Number: 1772
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill imposes sanctions and other consequences on Chinese Communist Party officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses. It targets those involved in persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, violations in Tibet, and other documented human rights vio

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill imposes sanctions and other consequences on Chinese Communist Party officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses. It targets those involved in persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, violations in Tibet, and other documented human rights violations committed by CCP-connected individuals and organizations.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sanctions CCP officials responsible for human rights abuses
Targets perpetrators of Uyghur persecution in Xinjiang
Addresses human rights violations in Hong Kong and Tibet
Blocks assets and visa access for sanctioned individuals
Strengthens US response to CCP human rights violations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For CCP officials: Travel bans, asset freezes, and other sanctions for human rights abusers. For victims of CCP abuses: Recognition and accountability measures for their persecutors. For US-China relations: Increased tension but clear stance on human rights. For international community: US leadership on confronting CCP human rights record.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1772, 119th Congress (2025). "Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1772

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