Bill · H.Res. 1093· House(119-HRES-1093)
Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
- Introduced
- 3/2/2026
- Last activity
- 3/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ro Khanna
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution acknowledges the oppression, forced eviction, and suffering faced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It identifies the Royal Government of Bhutan as responsible for the political, cultural, and ethnic oppression of various minority groups during that period. The resolution urges the government to release political prisoners with reparations and restore stripped citizenships. It also calls for the resumption of discussions regarding individuals in Nepal and the acceptance of voluntary returns from refugee camps. Finally, it encourages a peace-building process involving an independent Truth Commission to investigate human rights violations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Release of Political Prisoners: The resolution urges the rapid and unconditional release of prisoners whose only crime was demanding democracy and human rights, including the provision of restitution and reparations. (Section 2)
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Restoration of Citizenship: It requests the restoration of citizenship for Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas whose citizenship was arbitrarily revoked. (Section 4)
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Path for Refugees: The resolution calls for the Royal Government of Bhutan to accept the voluntary return of its citizens currently living in refugee camps in Nepal. (Section 5)
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Justice and Truth: It encourages the establishment of an independent Truth Commission to investigate human rights abuses from the 1990s, publish findings, and implement recommendations to prevent future oppression. (Section 6)
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Diplomatic Resolution: It urges the government to resume discussions with Nepal regarding individuals claiming Bhutanese citizenship or residency. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are mentioned in the text.
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- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania