Bill > HRes515

This resolution commemorates the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, by recognizing it as "A Day of Compassion" and addressing the complex history of Tibet. The resolution acknowledges the Dalai Lama's lifelong work as a spiritual leader who has advocated for interfaith dialogue, human rights, and the preservation of Tibetan culture, while also highlighting the historical context of Tibet's relationship with China, including the Dalai Lama's exile in 1959 following Chinese military actions. The resolution strongly affirms the Tibetan people's fundamental human rights, including their right to self-determination, and explicitly rejects any Chinese government interference in the selection of Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders, particularly regarding the potential future 15th Dalai Lama. It builds upon previous U.S. legislative actions supporting Tibet, such as the Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020, and emphasizes the importance of religious freedom, cultural preservation, and peaceful dialogue. The resolution ultimately aims to express the U.S. House of Representatives' esteem and respect for the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people, while condemning China's historical and ongoing suppression of Tibetan autonomy and religious practices.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/515/all-info