; (2) vigorously promote the policy of seeking to protect the distinct ethnic, religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of the Uyghurs and other minority groups and seek improved protection of human rights in the XUAR; (3) maintain close contact with Uyghur religious, cultural, and political leaders, including seeking regular travel to the XUAR and to Uyghur populations in Central Asia, Turkey, Albania, Germany, and other parts of Europe; (4) lead coordination efforts for the release of political prisoners in the XUAR who are being detained for exercising their human rights; (5) consult with the United States Congress on policies relevant to the XUAR and the Uyghurs; (6) coordinate with relevant Federal agencies to administer aid to Uyghur rights advocates