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US SR283

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Merkley

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" to commemorate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama and congratulates him on his contributions to peace, nonviolence, and human rights

  • Affirms the Tibetan people's internationally recognized human rights, including the right to regional autonomy and protection of their distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity

  • Reiterates that identification and installation of future Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders, including a 15th Dalai Lama, should be determined by the current Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community, not by any government

  • Declares that any attempt by China or another government to recognize a successor to the Dalai Lama not selected by the Tibetan people would constitute an abuse of religious freedom

  • Requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Dalai Lama as an expression of esteem and respect

Legislative Description

A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.

International affairs

Last Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4342-4343)

7/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/17/2025

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