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HRES1093119th Congress

Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.

Sponsored By: Representative Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Introduced

Summary

Restoring citizenship and justice for Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas is the central aim of this resolution. It would acknowledge political and cultural oppression in Bhutan during the late 1980s and 1990s and urge Bhutan to rapidly release political prisoners, provide restitution and reparations, restore revoked citizenship, accept voluntary returns from refugee camps in Nepal, and establish an independent Truth Commission to investigate and publish findings on past abuses.

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  • Families and refugees: Voluntary returns from Nepal's refugee camps are urged, opening a path for displaced families to seek restored Bhutanese citizenship.
  • Political prisoners: The resolution calls for the rapid, unconditional release of people detained for demanding democracy and human rights, and for due restitution and reparations.
  • Reconciliation and accountability: It urges a holistic peace-building process with an independent Truth Commission to investigate 1990s abuses and follow through on recommendations.
  • Diplomacy: It urges Bhutan to resume discussions with Nepal on the status of individuals in Nepal who assert a claim to Bhutanese citizenship or residency.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 3/2/2026

  • Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

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