The Tibet Atrocities Determination Act requires the Secretary of State to make a formal determination within one year regarding whether actions by officials of the People's Republic of China against Tibetans constitute genocide or crimes against humanity . This determination must specifically consider various indicators, including systematic killing, serious bodily or psychological harm, life conditions calculated to destroy the population, measures to prevent births, and the forced transfer of children, such as through China's "colonial boarding school system." Concurrent with this determination, the Secretary must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will include the evidentiary basis for the findings, a review of Chinese policies aimed at sinicizing Tibetan Buddhism and repressing Tibetan culture, and findings from Department of State reports and credible third-party analyses. Crucially, it must also provide recommendations for United States policy responses , which may include potential sanctions like visa restrictions and diplomatic actions, and the Secretary may consult with experts and advocacy groups during this process.