H.R.533 — Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
House Roll Call
H.R.533
| Bill | H.R.533 — Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 392 / Nay 28 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 185 | 28 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 207 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 533 - Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
HR 533, titled the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act, aims to address the ongoing political and human rights issues surrounding Tibet and its relationship with China. The bill seeks to promote a peaceful resolution to the Tibet-China dispute through several key provisions.
Key Provisions:
Diplomatic Engagement: The bill mandates the U.S. Department of State to enhance diplomatic efforts to support the Tibetan people’s aspirations for autonomy and human rights. It encourages dialogue between the Chinese government and Tibetan representatives, including the Central Tibetan Administration (the Tibetan government-in-exile).
Human Rights Reporting: It requires the State Department to report annually on the human rights situation in Tibet, including the treatment of Tibetan Buddhists and cultural preservation efforts. This reporting aims to hold China accountable for its actions in Tibet.
Support for Tibetan Communities: The bill authorizes funding for programs that support Tibetan communities, including cultural preservation initiatives, education, and economic development projects. This funding is intended to empower Tibetans and sustain their cultural identity.
Promotion of U.S. Policy: HR 533 reinforces U.S. policy to advocate for the rights of the Tibetan people and encourages international cooperation to address the Tibet-China dispute.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify a funding amount but authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out its provisions. The Secretary of State is given the authority to implement the bill’s directives.
Beneficiaries and Regulations: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are the Tibetan people, particularly those in exile and within Tibet, as well as organizations working to promote Tibetan culture and human rights. The bill also places regulatory emphasis on the actions of the Chinese government regarding Tibet.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 533 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions remains to be determined as the legislative process unfolds.
Yea (392)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (28)
D
Dan Bishop
B
Bob Good
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Matthew Rosendale
Not Voting (11)
M
Michael Burgess
A
A. Ferguson
M
Mike Gallagher
D
Dean Phillips
N
Nydia Velázquez
