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H.Res. 1400

Referred to Committee

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.

Introduced 6/30/2026•119th Congress•House

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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.

6/30/2026 • House

Summary

This resolution condemns a campaign of forced assimilation of ethnic and religious minorities by the Chinese Communist Party and a related Chinese law, known as the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law. The resolution also urges U.S. officials to impose sanctions on officials and entities responsible for the law and related forced-assimilation policies. The resolution further urges the Department of State to collaborate with allies to monitor implementation of the law and prioritize programs that support affected communities.

Introduced in House • 6/30/2026

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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Republican • NJ-4

Sponsored 6/30/2026

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

D-MA-2

Joined 6/30/2026

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Introduced

June 30, 2026

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.

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Introduced in House6/30/2026

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Bill TypeHRES
Current StatusReferred to Committee
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· Record updated Aug 19, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Aug 19, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 11:52 AM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Jun 30, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 11:52 AM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
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  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
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  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
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