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Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4331| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (35)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes various programs and provisions related to Tibet and China. The President shall provide funds to nongovernmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet in areas such as sustainable economic development, cultural preservation, and education. The Department of State may not authorize any new Chinese consulates in the United States until a U.S. consulate has been established in Lhasa, Tibet. The bill reauthorizes the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and expands the office's duties to include additional tasks, such as pursuing international coalitions to ensure that the next Dalai Lama is appointed solely by the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. The bill requires the State Department to discuss U.S. efforts to promote the human rights of the Tibetan people, including the right to select and venerate their own religious leaders, in an existing periodic report on Tibet.

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Timeline
Sep 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 24, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2539
Introduced in Senate
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 28, 2020
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 28, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H594-601)
Jan 28, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4331.
Jan 28, 2020
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.
Jan 28, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H606-607)
Jan 28, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 22 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H594-596)
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Jan 28, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • September 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 24, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2539
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • December 18, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 18, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 28, 2020
    Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 28, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H594-601)


  • January 28, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4331.


  • January 28, 2020
    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.


  • January 28, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H606-607)


  • January 28, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 22 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H594-596)
    View Vote


  • January 28, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-4629: America LEADS Act
  • S 116-2539: Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019
Air qualityAppropriationsAsiaAtmospheric science and weatherChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFarmlandForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHong KongHuman rightsIndiaInternational exchange and broadcastingMacauNepalRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusStudent aid and college costsTibetU.S. and foreign investmentsWater qualityWater use and supply

Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4331| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes various programs and provisions related to Tibet and China. The President shall provide funds to nongovernmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet in areas such as sustainable economic development, cultural preservation, and education. The Department of State may not authorize any new Chinese consulates in the United States until a U.S. consulate has been established in Lhasa, Tibet. The bill reauthorizes the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and expands the office's duties to include additional tasks, such as pursuing international coalitions to ensure that the next Dalai Lama is appointed solely by the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. The bill requires the State Department to discuss U.S. efforts to promote the human rights of the Tibetan people, including the right to select and venerate their own religious leaders, in an existing periodic report on Tibet.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 24, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2539
Introduced in Senate
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 28, 2020
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 28, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H594-601)
Jan 28, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4331.
Jan 28, 2020
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.
Jan 28, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H606-607)
Jan 28, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 22 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H594-596)
View Vote
Jan 28, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • September 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 24, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2539
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • December 18, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 18, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 28, 2020
    Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 28, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H594-601)


  • January 28, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4331.


  • January 28, 2020
    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.


  • January 28, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H606-607)


  • January 28, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 22 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H594-596)
    View Vote


  • January 28, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (35)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-4629: America LEADS Act
  • S 116-2539: Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAppropriationsAsiaAtmospheric science and weatherChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFarmlandForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHong KongHuman rightsIndiaInternational exchange and broadcastingMacauNepalRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusStudent aid and college costsTibetU.S. and foreign investmentsWater qualityWater use and supply