Search Results: keywords:"cultural identity"

  • H. R. 533 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,970

    H.R. 533 amends the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to address issues related to Tibet and China. It emphasizes the distinct identity of the Tibetan people and the need for peaceful dialogue between China and Tibetan leaders, including the Dalai Lama, without preconditions. The bill also aims to...

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    H.R. 533 is a change to a law about helping Tibet and China talk peacefully and making sure no one is spreading untrue stories about Tibet. It also supports telling people the truth about Tibet and its unique culture.

  • S. CON. RES. 32 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:268

    The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 32 supports International Transgender Day of Visibility and its goals to honor the achievements of transgender individuals. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the transgender community, such as discrimination and violence, and...

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    The bill wants to recognize a special day called International Transgender Day of Visibility, where everyone celebrates and supports transgender people for their courage and achievements, and remembers the challenges they face like unfair treatment and violence.

  • H. R. 2766 — An Act To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:2,757

    H.R. 2766, the "Uyghur Policy Act of 2023," aims to support the human rights of Uyghurs and other minority groups primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that China should end its repression of ethnic and religious...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 2766 is a plan by the U.S. government to help protect the rights of Uyghur people in China, similar to how a friend might stick up for someone being bullied. It will try to talk with other countries and people to help, but it's not sure if there's enough money to do all this, like trying to build a big sandcastle with just a small bucket and spade.