Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Senior U.S. engagement with Tibetan leaders
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 during U.S. visits consistent with a head of government. It would also instruct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to advocate for CTA observer status and to mobilize allies to support CTA inclusion in multilateral bodies. These mandates would take effect upon enactment.
U.S. support for Tibetan governance
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 parts of the bill. This policy would take effect upon enactment and would not itself provide money.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/21/2026
Pelosi
CA • D
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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