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Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

To improve the resolution.

S.Amdt. 2852 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S.Res. 283 — A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.

Last activity — Amendment SA 2852 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Adopted

The Senate agreed to this amendment, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Adopted

What this amendment would do

SA 2852, proposed by Mr. Thune for Mr. Merkley, aims to change the text of S. Res. 283. This resolution commemorates the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expresses support for the Tibetan people.

The purpose of this amendment is to replace paragraph (3) with new language that:

  • Affirms the internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Tibetan people.
  • Includes their right to exercise regional autonomy.
  • Includes their right to protect the distinct historical, linguistic, cultural, and religious identity of the Tibetan people.