Bill > S2539

This bill modifies and reauthorizes the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, taking several steps to support Tibetan communities and the preservation of Tibetan culture, religion, and language. Key provisions include: - Directing the President to provide grants to non-governmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet, such as sustainable economic development, cultural preservation, and education. - Requiring the Department of State to seek to establish a U.S. consulate in Lhasa, Tibet and create a Tibet section in the U.S. embassy in Beijing. - Reauthorizing the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and expanding its duties, including pursuing international coalitions to ensure the next Dalai Lama is appointed solely by the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. - Stating that the U.S. considers any Chinese government efforts to install its own candidate as the future 15th Dalai Lama as a serious human rights abuse and a violation of religious freedom. - Directing the Secretary of State to engage with China, Tibet, and others to monitor the Tibetan environment and water resources, and encourage a regional framework on water security. - Providing funding for programs to preserve Tibetan culture, language, and democracy in Tibetan exile communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2539/all-info