S. 138 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act
S. 138 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act, became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2023, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 118-70
What it does
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act This act 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 a federal law concerning U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2023
- Passed the SenateMay 23, 2024
- Passed the HouseJun 12, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentJul 8, 2024
- Became lawJul 12, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-70. (Jul 12, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 12, 2024 · Passed391–26
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute ActHouse · Jun 12, 2024
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