Bill · S.Res. 283· Senate(119-SRES-283)

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.

Age: 70 years

Oregon

Introduced: 6/17/2025
Last activity: 7/14/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4342-4343)
Sponsored by: Jeff Merkley
Cosponsors: - 7 - 5

International Affairs

Introduced
Adopted by the Senate

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

What this bill would do

This resolution commemorates the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, by designating it as a "Day of Compassion." It congratulates the Dalai Lama for his contributions to peace, human rights, and nonviolence. The resolution affirms the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Tibetan people, including their right to regional autonomy. It also addresses the selection and installation of future Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders. Finally, it reiterates that such religious decisions should be made by the Tibetan community rather than outside governments.

Yes

Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution strongly supports the right of Tibetan Buddhists to select their own religious leaders.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution notes the importance of preserving Tibet's environment and water resources.