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Tibet Independence Act
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4281
Bill 117 HR 4281, also known as the Tibet Independence Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to support the Tibetan people in their quest for independence from China.
The main provisions of the bill include calling for the United States to officially recognize Tibet as an independent and sovereign state. It also calls for the establishment of a US consulate in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, to promote diplomatic relations and support the Tibetan people.
Additionally, the bill seeks to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who are involved in human rights abuses in Tibet. These sanctions could include travel bans and asset freezes. The bill also calls for the US government to support the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Overall, the Tibet Independence Act is aimed at showing solidarity with the Tibetan people and supporting their efforts for independence from China. It is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and political repression faced by the Tibetan people.
The main provisions of the bill include calling for the United States to officially recognize Tibet as an independent and sovereign state. It also calls for the establishment of a US consulate in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, to promote diplomatic relations and support the Tibetan people.
Additionally, the bill seeks to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who are involved in human rights abuses in Tibet. These sanctions could include travel bans and asset freezes. The bill also calls for the US government to support the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Overall, the Tibet Independence Act is aimed at showing solidarity with the Tibetan people and supporting their efforts for independence from China. It is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and political repression faced by the Tibetan people.
Congressional Summary of HR 4281
Tibet Independence Act
This bill addresses and imposes sanctions relating to Tibet.
The bill states that it is U.S. policy to affirm that China's territorial claims over Tibet are invalid and without merit. It also authorizes the President to recognize Tibet as a separate and independent country.
The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for or complicit in supporting the Chinese Communist Party's occupation of Tibet.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4281
Bill HR 4281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4281 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4281's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4281
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4281
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Foreign property
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Sanctions
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Tibet
- Visas and passports
- War and emergency powers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4281
To impose sanctions on persons who are knowingly responsible for or complicit in, or have directly or indirectly engaged in, supporting the illegal occupation of Tibet, and for other purposes.
Tibet Independence Act
Tibet Independence Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4281
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