VoterlyH.R. 4331: Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from Massachusetts · In committee
What this bill does
Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes various programs and provisions related to Tibet and China. The President shall provide funds to nongovernmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet in areas such as sustainable economic development, cultural preservation, and education. The Department of State may not authorize any new Chinese consulates in the United States until a U.S. consulate has been established in Lhasa, Tibet. The bill reauthorizes the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and expands the office's duties to include additional tasks, such as pursuing international coalitions to ensure that the next Dalai Lama is appointed solely by the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. The bill requires the State Department to discuss U.S. efforts to promote the human rights of the Tibetan people, including the right to select and venerate their own religious leaders, in an existing periodic report on Tibet.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-09-13
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 35
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] introduced H.R. 4331. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 4331? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4331 do?
Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes various programs and provisions related to Tibet and China. The President shall provide funds to nongovernmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet in areas such as sustaina…
Who sponsored H.R. 4331?
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D) of Massachusetts is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4331?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4331 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.