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HRES 697 116th Congress House International Affairs Asia China Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad House of Representatives Human rights Members of Congress Protest and dissent Religion Senate Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Tibet U.S. Capitol

Affirming the significance of' the advocacy for genuine autonomy for Tibetans in the People's Republic of China and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding.

Introduced: November 13, 2019 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878-5879)
Nov 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5878-5879)
Nov 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
Nov 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5880)
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Nov 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 13, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also calls on the United States to increase support for Tibet in a number of areas, including the succession of the Dalai Lama and environmental policy.

What's happening now November 18, 2020

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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