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SRES 283 Agreed to

Commemorates the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, as a "Day of Compassion" and expresses Senate support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.

Official title: A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate
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Senate
Introduced 17-JUN-2025
Referred 17-JUN-2025
Passed 14-JUL-2025
Key points
  • Recognizes July 6, 2025, as a "Day of Compassion" and congratulates the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.
  • Affirms the Tibetan people's internationally recognized human rights, including their right to regional autonomy and to protect their religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity.
  • Reiterates that the identification of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, including a future 15th Dalai Lama, should be determined by the current Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community.
  • Calls any attempt by the Chinese government or other governments to name a successor not selected by the Tibetan people a clear abuse of religious freedom.
  • Requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Dalai Lama.
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