Bill · H.Res. 515· House(119-HRES-515)

Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.

Age: 64 years

Texas

Introduced: 6/13/2025
Last activity: 1/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
Sponsored by: Michael McCaul
Cosponsors: - 13 - 14

International Affairs

Introduced

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution commemorates the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, by designating it as "A Day of Compassion." It serves to congratulate the Dalai Lama for his contributions to peace, nonviolence, and human rights. The document also affirms the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Tibetan people. It specifically protects their right to self-determination and their distinct cultural, religious, and linguistic identity. Finally, the resolution asserts that the selection of future Tibetan Buddhist leaders belongs to the faith community rather than the Chinese government.

Yes

Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+7
The resolution explicitly affirms the right of Tibetan Buddhists to practice their religion and manage their own religious leadership.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The resolution promotes diplomatic recognition of Tibetan rights and supports a negotiated resolution with China.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution notes the Dalai Lama's concerns regarding the environmental degradation and resource exploitation in Tibet.