Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act

The Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act establishes U.S. policy to support Southern Mongolians in China by calling for diplomatic action, sanctions against officials responsible for human rights abuses, and cultural preservation efforts. It requires the U.S. to establish an Inner Mongolia-focused team in the Beijing embassy, report on human rights conditions, and identify officials responsible for policies that suppress Mongolian language, culture, and traditional pastoral lifestyles. The bill authorizes funding for Voice of America Mongolian-language broadcasts and supports cultural preservation initiatives for Southern Mongolians facing forced assimilation policies. It specifically addresses Chinese government actions including the replacement of Mongolian-language education with Chinese, restrictions on religious practice, and the forced resettlement of nomadic communities.