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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 27, 2026
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S. 1542IntroducedInternational Affairs

Republicans introduce sanctions and restrictions on Uyghur region trade

Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. (R-UT)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 30, 2025
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Introduced
Apr 30
Senate committee
Jun 17
3
Senate floor
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4
House
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the Senate.

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Cosponsors (2)

JS
RS
All Democratic.

Activity timeline

Jul 27
Jul 27
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
Jul 27
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 17
Jun 17
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30
Apr 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 30
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Full action log

All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jul 27
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
Jul 27
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 17
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2025
Apr 30
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 30
Introduced in Senate

All 2 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (2)

In the news

Uyghur Policy Act (H.R. 2635/S.1542) - Uyghur Human Rights Project
UHRP Welcomes House Passage of the Uyghur Policy Act, Calls for Senate Action - Uyghur Human Rights Project
AG Yost Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congressional Action on PBM Reform - Ohio Attorney General (.gov)
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