Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.
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Latest Action · June 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 515 is a commemorative resolution that designates July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" to honor His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and express Congressional support for Tibetan human rights and religious freedom. The resolution affirms the Tibetan people's rights to self-determination, cultural preservation, and religious practice, and it reiterates U.S. policy that the selection of future Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders—including any future 15th Dalai Lama—must be determined exclusively by the Tibetan Buddhist community and the current Dalai Lama, not by the Chinese government. The resolution condemns Chinese government interference in religious matters and reaffirms Congressional support for a peaceful, dialogue-based resolution between Tibet and China that guarantees meaningful Tibetan autonomy. This bipartisan resolution, sponsored by eight House members, builds on existing U.S. laws like the 2020 Tibetan Policy and Support Act and carries no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms—it is primarily a statement of Congressional values and support.
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