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Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026

6/9/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8982

The bill titled "To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8982 on May 21, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to instruct the Secretary of State to support the inclusion and acknowledgment of the Central Tibetan Administration, along with other undisclosed objectives outlined in the bill's content.

Current Status of Bill HR 8982

Bill HR 8982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8982 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026.  Bill HR 8982's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8982

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8982

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8982

To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Loretta Batchelor

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7 days ago

I'm all for this bill, but how will it really impact us in the long run? #HR8982 #TibetanAdministration

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