HR 5254 · 103th Congress · International Affairs

Special Envoy for Tibet Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-10-07· Sponsored by Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.(1994-10-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Special Envoy for Tibet Act of 1994 - Establishes a U.S. Special Envoy for Tibet within the Department of State, to be appointed by the President. Grants such envoy ambassadorial rank. Authorizes and encourages the Special Envoy to: (1) promote substantive negotiations between the Dalai Lama and senior members of the Chinese Government; (2) promote good relations between the Dalai Lama and the U.S. Government; and (3) travel regularly throughout Tibet and Tibetan refugee settlements. Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) consult with the Congress on policies relevant to Tibet; (2) coordinate U.S. Government policies, programs, and projects concerning Tibet; and (3) report to the Secretary of State on the state of relations between the United States and Tibet and on conditions in Tibet.…

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Cosponsors (8)

6 Democrats2 Republicans