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HR8982Referred to Committee

To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-21
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (544 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000312

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Michael T. McCaul (R-TX-10)Original· 2026-05-21

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2026-05-21

Plain-English Summary

The bill would instruct the Secretary of State to push for international recognition and inclusion of the Central Tibetan Administration, which is the government-in-exile of Tibet based in India, in relevant international forums and discussions. This would affect U.S. diplomatic efforts and relationships with China, which does not recognize this administration and considers Tibet part of its territory. The measure is currently under review by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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