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
Introduced
Summary
Acknowledging responsibility for abuses against Nepali-speaking minorities this resolution would declare the Royal Government of Bhutan responsible for political, cultural, and ethnic oppression in the late 1980s and 1990s. It would urge Bhutan to free political prisoners, restore citizenship, allow voluntary returns of refugees in Nepal, resume talks with Nepal, and create an independent Truth Commission.
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- Refugees in Nepal: Would press Bhutan to resume discussions with Nepal and accept voluntary returns from refugee camps, affecting thousands who remain displaced.
- Political prisoners: Would urge the rapid, unconditional release of people jailed for demanding democracy and human rights, plus restitution and reparations.
- Nepali-speaking people inside Bhutan: Would request restoration of citizenship for Lhotshampas who had it arbitrarily revoked, addressing ongoing political and social exclusion.
- Victims and families: Would call for a holistic peace-building process and an independent Truth Commission to investigate 1990s abuses, publish findings, and follow through on recommendations.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Khanna
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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