VoterlyH.R. 533: Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Massachusetts · In committee
What this bill does
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S. policies and activities relating to Tibet, this bill defines Tibet to include the TAR and specified areas designated by China's government as Tibetan Autonomous in Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. (Generally, when China's government refers to Tibet, it means only the TAR, although there are also predominantly Tibetan prefectures and counties designated as Tibetan Autonomous by China's government and reflected in this bill's definition of Tibet. China's government formally established the TAR in 1965.) Furthermore, the responsibilities of the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues shall include working to ensure that U.S. government statements and documents counter disinformation about Tibet by China's government and the Chinese Communist Party, including disinformation about Tibet's history and institutions. This bill also states that it is U.S. policy that the dispute between Tibet and China must be resolved in accordance with international law by peaceful means through dialogue without preconditions.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-01-26
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 42
- 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. 533. 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. 533? 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. 533 do?
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S. policies and…
Who sponsored H.R. 533?
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. 533?
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. 533 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.