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S. 4432119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 29, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: A bill to require a determination regarding atrocities in Tibet, and for other purposes.
Introduced:
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This bill would require the Secretary of State to decide within one year whether China's treatment of Tibetans counts as genocide or crimes against humanity.
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This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of State to officially determine whether China's actions against Tibetan people amount to genocide or crimes against humanity. The Secretary must also send Congress a written report covering the evidence, Chinese policies affecting Tibetan religion and culture, and possible U.S. responses such as sanctions or visa restrictions.
The bill directs the U.S. Secretary of State to lead this review, with the option to consult human rights experts, Tibetan advocacy groups, and Tibetan diaspora members. It most directly concerns Tibetan people living in the regions of Amdo, Kham, and U-Tsang within China.
If passed, the U.S. government would be formally required to take an official position on how it characterizes China's treatment of Tibetans. That position could then shape future U.S. diplomatic, economic, or legal responses toward China.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.