To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Declares it is US policy that Tibetans are entitled to self-determination under international law, the Tibet-China conflict is unresolved, and Chinese claims that Tibet has been part of China since ancient times are historically false.
Who Benefits and How
Tibetan people and the Tibetan government-in-exile gain official US recognition of their self-determination claims. Pro-Tibet advocacy groups receive validation of their position against Chinese historical narratives.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The State Department must counter Chinese disinformation about Tibet through public diplomacy. US-China diplomatic relations may face additional tension from this explicit challenge to Chinese territorial claims.
Key Provisions
- States Tibetans are entitled to self-determination under international covenants
- Declares Chinese claims of ancient sovereignty over Tibet are historically false
- Requires State Department to counter PRC disinformation about Tibetan history
- Amends Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 with stronger pro-Tibet language
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Modifies US policy on Tibet to assert Tibetan self-determination rights, challenge Chinese historical claims, and counter PRC disinformation about Tibet
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Challenge Chinese sovereignty claims over Tibet through official US policy declarations"
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