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Unlikely to pass
While many in Congress share concerns about China, this bill currently lacks bipartisan cosponsors and faces a long process for land use approval in Washington, D.C.
Key Points
This bill requires the State Department to build a memorial in Washington, D.C. The goal is to honor people who have been harmed by the Chinese Communist Party. It focuses on victims of genocide and those who were punished for their religious or political beliefs.
The memorial would be located in International Park. It would include educational displays about the treatment of Uyghurs and Tibetans. It would also highlight the stories of political prisoners and journalists who have been jailed for speaking out.
The government would limit its spending to $500,000 for the design and construction. To cover the rest of the costs, the State Department would be allowed to accept private donations from people or groups who want to support the project.
The project must be finished within two years if the bill passes. The State Department would work with survivors and their families to make sure the memorial accurately represents their experiences and the history of repression in China.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jul 21, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act
Bill NumberS 5044
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
