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Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

USA118th CongressHR-533| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2024
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (42)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute 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 specified areas designated by China's government as Tibetan Autonomous in Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. (Generally, when China's government refers to Tibet, it means only the TAR, although there are also predominantly Tibetan prefectures and counties designated as Tibetan Autonomous by China's government and reflected in this bill's definition of Tibet. China's government formally established the TAR in 1965.) Furthermore, the responsibilities 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. This bill also states that it is U.S. policy that the dispute between Tibet and China must be resolved in accordance with international law by peaceful means through dialogue without preconditions.

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Timeline
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 13, 2024
Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)
Feb 13, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 533.
Feb 13, 2024
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.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H661-662)
Feb 15, 2024
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)
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Feb 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-138
Signed by President.
  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • November 29, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 29, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 13, 2024
    Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 13, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)


  • February 13, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 533.


  • February 13, 2024
    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.


  • February 15, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H661-662)


  • February 15, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • February 15, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 26, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-138
    Signed by President.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-138: Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
AsiaChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTibet

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

USA118th CongressHR-533| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute 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 specified areas designated by China's government as Tibetan Autonomous in Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. (Generally, when China's government refers to Tibet, it means only the TAR, although there are also predominantly Tibetan prefectures and counties designated as Tibetan Autonomous by China's government and reflected in this bill's definition of Tibet. China's government formally established the TAR in 1965.) Furthermore, the responsibilities 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. This bill also states that it is U.S. policy that the dispute between Tibet and China must be resolved in accordance with international law by peaceful means through dialogue without preconditions.

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Timeline
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 13, 2024
Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)
Feb 13, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 533.
Feb 13, 2024
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.
Feb 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H661-662)
Feb 15, 2024
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)
View Vote
Feb 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-138
Signed by President.
  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • November 29, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 29, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 13, 2024
    Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 13, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)


  • February 13, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 533.


  • February 13, 2024
    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.


  • February 15, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H661-662)


  • February 15, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • February 15, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 26, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-138
    Signed by President.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (42)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-138: Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTibet