Honoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny Act

119th Congress Introduced by Marsha Blackburn and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would require the Secretary of State to establish a national memorial honoring victims of genocide and crimes against humanity tied to the CCP and related persecutors.

Introduced in Senate

Summary of Bill: S. 5044 (119th Congress)

Purpose and main intent

S. 5044 is a Senate bill that would require the Secretary of State to establish a national memorial dedicated to honoring victims of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other individuals persecuted in/by the People’s Republic of China.

The bill aims to recognize and memorialize individuals and groups who have suffered genocide, crimes against humanity, and related persecutions under the CCP regime.

Key provisions and changes the bill would implement

Mandate: The Secretary of State is directed to establish a memorial commemorating victims of genocide and crimes against humanity related to actions by the CCP and other persecutors within the PRC.

Scope of memorial: While the bill text would specify that the memorial honor victims of genocide and crimes against humanity, the exact design, location (likely on federal land or a federally designated space), and commemorative elements would typically be addressed through subsequent administrative processes and potential congressional guidance.

Administrative implementation: Requires coordination with appropriate federal offices and agencies to plan, fund, and construct the memorial. This may include planning studies, design competitions, budget requests, and execution timelines.

Funding considerations: The bill would authorize or authorize-suggest funding considerations through the appropriate channels (e.g., appropriations or dedicated funding streams) to support memorial planning, construction, and ongoing maintenance.

National remembrance purpose: The memorial would serve educational and commemorative functions, potentially including exhibits, programming, and official ceremonies recognizing victims and survivors.

Who or what would be affected

U.S. government activities: The Department of State, in coordination with other federal agencies, would take primary responsibility for implementing the memorial.

Victims and communities: Victims of genocide and crimes against humanity attributed to the CCP and related persecutions in China, including diaspora communities and human rights advocates, would be formally remembered and recognized.

Public institutions and education: The memorial would become a site for education and reflection, informing visitors about historical and ongoing human rights abuses in relation to the PRC regime.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Action history (as of the provided text):

July 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 21, 2026: Introduced in the Senate.

Sponsors:

Co-sponsors include Senators Marsha Blackburn and Rick Scott.

Next potential steps: The Committee on Foreign Relations would conduct hearings, mark up the bill, and report it back to the Senate with any amendments. If advanced, it would proceed through the standard Senate legislative process, potentially requiring passage by the full Senate and reconciliation with any House counterpart.

Additional notes

The bill emphasizes symbolic and educational recognition of victims and aims to elevate awareness of genocide and crimes against humanity associated with the CCP regime.

Specific design details, funding levels, and implementation timelines would likely be refined during committee review and subsequent administrative planning.