US HR697 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-11-18 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also calls on the United States to increase support for Tibet in a number of areas, including the succession of the Dalai Lama and environmental policy.

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Title

Recognizing the significance of the genuine autonomy of Tibet and the Tibetan people and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-11-18HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-18HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-18HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878-5879)
2020-11-18HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
2020-11-18HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5880)
2020-11-18HouseMr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2020-10-01HouseSubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
2020-10-01HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-10-01HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-12-06HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
2019-11-13HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-11-13HouseIntroduced in House

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