Last progress July 29, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 29, 2025 by Jeff Merkley
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill blocks visas and entry to the United States for any current or former government officials who took part in forcing Uyghurs—or other people likely to face persecution—back to China. It also bars these officials from getting U.S. immigration benefits. At the same time, the State Department must send their names to the Treasury Department to consider freezing their assets and blocking their financial transactions in the U.S.
The Secretary of State can make exceptions if it serves the national interest or if circumstances change. The State Department must report to Congress 90 days after the law takes effect, and then every 180 days, listing who was blocked and any waivers granted with reasons. The law ends 5 years after it begins.
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Government officials involved in forcing Uyghurs or other at‑risk groups back to China |
| What changes | U.S. visas, entry, and immigration benefits are denied; possible U.S. asset freezes and blocked financial transactions are considered |
| Oversight | Regular reports to Congress on blocked officials and any waivers |
| When | Reporting starts 90 days after enactment; the law sunsets after 5 years |