This bill directs the U.S. State Department to advocate internationally for recognition and inclusion of the Central Tibetan Administration, the government-in-exile led by the Dalai Lama, in United Nations bodies and other multilateral organizations. The legislation expresses Congress's position that China has violated its commitments to Tibetan autonomy through a 2026 Chinese law mandating Mandarin education and prioritizing Chinese national identity over Tibetan ethnic identity, and asserts that the Central Tibetan Administration legitimately represents the Tibetan people and their right to self-determination. The bill requires the Secretary of State to engage with Central Tibetan Administration officials at senior diplomatic levels, extend appropriate diplomatic courtesies including security details for visits, and work with U.S. allies to increase international support for the group. The State Department must submit annual reports to Congress for ten years documenting progress on these advocacy and diplomatic efforts, beginning no later than one year after the bill's enactment. The legislation does not specify direct funding but establishes a long-term diplomatic policy aimed at strengthening the international standing of the Tibetan government-in-exile in opposition to Beijing's authority.
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