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  • 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. 138 — To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:4,285

    The bill, titled the “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act,” seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002. It emphasizes the right of the Tibetan people to self-determination and criticizes the People's Republic of China for suppressing Tibetan culture and avoiding...

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    This bill wants to change some rules to help the people in Tibet talk with China peacefully and keep their own culture. It also aims to stop any false information that might be spread about Tibet.

  • H. RES. 1072 — Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of March 10, 1959, and condemning human rights violations related to the hydropower dam construction project in Derge.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:589

    H. RES. 1072 is a resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of 1959, when the Dalai Lama fled Tibet due to Chinese military aggression. It condemns China's ongoing efforts to erase Tibetan identity, particularly through a hydropower dam project...

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    This bill is about remembering a special day in Tibet's history when people there tried to stand up to China 65 years ago. It also talks about a big water project that China wants to build, which some people think could hurt many people and important old places in Tibet.

  • S. RES. 619 — Honoring the 65th anniversary of the uprising of the people of Tibet in defense of freedom.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:313

    S. RES. 619 is a resolution from the United States Senate recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese control in 1959. The resolution supports the Tibetan people's efforts to protect their freedom and national identity and condemns China's actions...

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    S. RES. 619 is a message from the U.S. Senate saying they remember when people in Tibet stood up for their freedom 65 years ago and think it's important to support them; they want the U.S. to pay attention to how China treats Tibet and to talk about it when dealing with China.

  • S. 138 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:1,952

    S. 138 seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to encourage a resolution to the Tibet-China conflict through dialogue without conditions and in line with international law. The bill emphasizes the United States' policy of recognizing the distinct identity of the Tibetan...

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    The bill wants to encourage peaceful talks between people from Tibet and China, and make sure that the information about Tibet is true and not mixed up by China's stories. It also wants the U.S. to help more with these talks and fighting the false stories.