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Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act

To require the Secretary of State to establish a memorial to honor victims of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party and individuals otherwise persecuted in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Introduced Jul 21, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Referred to
Foreign Relations Committee

Summary
  • Requires the Secretary of State to establish a memorial in International Park in Washington, DC within two years to honor victims of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party
  • The memorial shall include educational and interpretive elements describing the persecution of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians, as well as the imprisonment and persecution of democracy advocates, journalists, religious leaders, and political prisoners in China
  • The memorial shall include language expressing solidarity with the Chinese people and hope that they may one day enjoy the blessings of liberty and human rights
  • Limits federal funding for design and construction of the memorial to $500,000, though private donations may supplement this amount without limit
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to consult with survivors, families of victims, human rights organizations, and other stakeholders in designing, constructing, and maintaining the memorial
  • Prohibits the removal, relocation, or material alteration of existing memorials currently located in International Park

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Sponsor (1)
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Actions (2)
  1. Jul 21, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
  2. Jul 21, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in Senate · Jul 21, 2026

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 21, 2026

Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

A BILL

To require the Secretary of State to establish a memorial to honor victims of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party and individuals otherwise persecuted in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act”.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:

(1) International park.—The term “International Park” means the public park and landscaped area located in Northwest Washington, District of Columbia, in the vicinity of 3505 International Place NW, bounded generally by International Place NW and International Drive NW.

(2) Memorial.—The term “memorial” means the memorial established under section 3.

(3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.

SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEMORIAL.

(a) In General.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a memorial in International Park.

(b) Purpose.—The memorial shall honor—

(1) victims of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party, especially those who have suffered persecution under policies implemented during Xi Jinping’s tenure as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party; and

(2) individuals otherwise persecuted for the peaceful exercise of fundamental human rights, including the free exercise of their political and religious beliefs, in the People’s Republic of China.

(c) Message of the Memorial.—The memorial shall include language expressing—

(1) the solidarity and friendship of the people of the United States with the people of the People’s Republic of China; and

(2) the hope and prayer that the Chinese people may one day enjoy the blessings of liberty.

(d) Educational and Interpretive Elements.—To the extent practicable, the memorial shall include—

(1) educational or interpretive elements (including inscriptions and artwork) describing—

(A) the genocide of Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang;

(B) efforts to suppress the culture, religion, history, and language of Tibetans and Southern Mongolians;

(C) the imprisonment and persecution of democracy advocates, journalists, religious leaders, and political prisoners in the People’s Republic of China, including Jimmy Lai;

(D) restrictions on freedom of religion, speech, association, and the press in the People’s Republic of China; and

(E) the broader historical consequences of authoritarian repression and crimes against humanity; and

(2) other educational or interpretive elements as the Secretary determines appropriate.

(e) Existing Memorials.—In establishing the memorial, the Secretary shall not remove, relocate, or materially alter any memorial located within International Park as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.

(a) In General.—The memorial shall be administered by the Secretary.

(b) Consultation.—In designing, constructing, and maintaining the memorial, the Secretary may consult with—

(1) survivors of persecution, genocide, imprisonment, or political repression in the People’s Republic of China, especially those persecuted during Xi Jinping’s tenure as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party;

(2) family members of victims;

(3) organizations promoting democracy, human rights, ethnic and religious freedom, or freedom of expression in the People’s Republic of China; and

(4) any other individual, organization, or Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate.

SEC. 5. FUNDING.

(a) Use of Existing Funds.—Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may use amounts otherwise appropriated to the Department of State, including the Bureau of Administration, to carry out this Act.

(b) Limitation.—

(1) In general.—The amount of Federal funds expended for the design and construction of the memorial may not exceed $500,000.

(2) Exception.—The expenditure of donated funds shall not be subject to the limitation under paragraph (1).

(c) Acceptance of Donations.—The Secretary may, in accordance with applicable law, solicit, accept, and use private donations for the establishment, maintenance, preservation, and improvement of the memorial.

(d) No Additional Authorization of Appropriations.—No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. <all>

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