Physical and psychological support for Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other ethnic groups

(a) Authorization (1) In general Using funds appropriated to the Department of State in annual appropriations Acts under the heading DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, the Secretary of State is authorized, subject to the requirements under chapters 1 and 10 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) and section 634A of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2394–1)— (A) to provide the assistance described in paragraph (2) to individuals who— (i) belong to the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or another oppressed ethnic group in the People’s Republic of China; (ii) experienced torture, forced sterilization, rape, forced abortion, forced labor, or other atrocities in the People’s Republic of China; and (iii) are residing outside of the People’s Republic of China; and (B) to build local capacity for the assistance described in paragraph (2) through— (i) grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries in accordance with section 130(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152(b)); and (ii) research and training to health care providers outside of such treatment centers or programs in accordance with section 130(c)(2) of such Act. (2) Authorized assistance The assistance described in this paragraph is— (A) medical care; (B) physical therapy; and (C) psychological support. (b) Briefing Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the direct care or services provided in foreign countries for individuals described in subsection (a)(1)(A); and (2) any projects started or supported in foreign countries to provide the care or services described in paragraph (1). (c) Federal share Not more than 50 percent of the costs of providing the assistance authorized under subsection (a) may be paid by the United States Government.