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James McGovern (D-MA)

Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026

H.R. 8982 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of State to advocate for the recognition and inclusion of the Central Tibetan Administration. The bill establishes that the Central Tibetan Administration is the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people. It mandates that the President direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to advocate for the group's observer status. Additionally, the Secretary of State is tasked with organizing international support for the group's recognition. The bill also directs the Secretary to engage directly with Tibetan leadership at senior levels and provide the Sikyong with diplomatic courtesies. Finally, the Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress regarding the implementation of these efforts.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Would Asian Americans be better off under this?

    The bill promotes the political recognition and human rights of the Tibetan people, a significant Asian ethnic group.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill directs the Secretary of State to organize like-minded partners to support international recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.