S. 5044

119 S5044 IS: Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act
 U.S. Senate
 2026-07-21
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 II  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. 5044  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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act  .
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.
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.
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.
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.