H.Res. 1400 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jun 30, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryU.S. condemns China's forced assimilation law
This is a congressional resolution expressing strong disapproval of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law and what it describes as a campaign of forced assimilation by the Chinese Communist Party against ethnic and religious minorities. The resolution urges U.S. officials to impose sanctions on those responsible and calls on the State Department to work with allied countries to monitor how the law is being carried out and to support affected communities.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't change U.S. law directly or create new programs. It's a statement of Congress's position that aims to influence U.S. government actions toward China, such as potential sanctions. The practical effects would depend on whether and how the executive branch chooses to act on Congress's urging.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 30, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1400
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4) · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 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.”