In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Secretary of State to promote the inclusion and official recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, the Tibetan government‑in‑exile. It affirms Congress’s view that China’s recent laws undermine Tibetan cultural and linguistic rights and that the Dalai Lama’s trust is the sole authority on his succession. The measure underscores U.S. support for a peaceful, negotiated resolution of the Tibet‑China dispute.
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