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H.R. 533 (118th)

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

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Introduced

26 January 2023

Last action

26 February 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Yadira Caraveo, Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Subjects

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Source updated

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Summary

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S. policies and activities relating to Tibet, this bill defines Tibet to include the TAR and the Tibetan areas of the Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. (Generally, when China's government refers to Tibet, it means only the TAR, while Tibetan exile groups consider historical Tibet to include the TAR as well as areas in the provinces included in this bill's definition. China's government formally established the TAR in 1965.) Furthermore, the objectives of the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues shall include working to ensure that U.S. government statements and documents counter disinformation about Tibet by China's government and the Chinese Communist Party, including disinformation about Tibet's history and institutions. The bill also authorizes the office to take other actions to counter such disinformation. This bill also states that it is U.S. policy that the conflict between Tibet and China is unresolved and that Tibet's legal status remains to be determined in accordance with international law.

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 November 2023

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 November 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 February 2024

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 February 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 533.

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 February 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 February 2024

    Floor

    Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 February 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 28 (Roll no. 53). (text: 2/13/2024 CR H555-556)

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 February 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 February 2024

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 28 (Roll no. 53). (text: 2/13/2024 CR H555-556)

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 February 2024

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H661-662)

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 February 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

15 February 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 392 · No 28 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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