Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act

HR 6877, the Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act, establishes U.S. policy to support Southern Mongolians in China by promoting their cultural, linguistic, and religious rights. The bill requires annual reports identifying Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses against Southern Mongolians and mandates sanctions under U.S. law. It directs the U.S. government to fund Mongolian-language Voice of America broadcasts, support cultural preservation efforts through the Smithsonian, and assess the impact of rare earth mining on Mongolian communities. The legislation also urges the U.S. to advocate for Southern Mongolian autonomy in education and cultural practices at international forums.