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House bill · H.R. 8982 (119th Congress)

Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 9, 2026

Sponsor: James P. McGovern (U.S. Representative, MA-2, Democratic)

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Summary

Would direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration. The bill's findings recount U.S. contacts with Tibetan leaders dating back to a 1908 meeting between a U.S. diplomat and the 13th Dalai Lama.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

10

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic7
  • Republican3

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Full history

  1. Jul 9, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. May 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. May 21, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House

  4. May 21, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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