# 119-hr-8982: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026

119-hr-8982, Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-02).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8982
- Congress: 119
- Title: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-02

## Summary

**Recognition and diplomatic support for the Central Tibetan Administration.** This bill would direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the Central Tibetan Administration's international recognition and bolster its diplomatic role. It would push for CTA observer status at the United Nations and for broader inclusion in international bodies. - Would affirm the Central Tibetan Administration as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people and support its governance and rights, including endorsement of the Dalai Lama's successor process as determined by the Gaden Phodrang Trust. - Would require the State Department to pursue high-level engagement and to identify diplomatic protections and privileges for CTA officials engaging with the United States, such as security details and possible immunities. - Would instruct interagency diplomacy to mobilize like-minded partners and seek CTA observer status in the UN, and it would require a report to Congress within one year and annually thereafter on implementation and progress.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Senior U.S. engagement with Tibetan leaders: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of State to lead senior-level engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration, including the Sikyong and designated representatives. It would direct diplomats to consider diplomatic privileges and to provide courtesies and security for the Sikyong…
- U.S. support for Tibetan governance: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would declare it U.S. policy to support the Tibetan people's human rights and self-governance. It would treat the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the continuing representative of the Tibetan people. It would tell U.S. agencies to use this policy when carrying out later…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8982 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8982)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8982 (as of 2026-09-02).