HRES 228 · 118th Congress · International Affairs

Recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and 1990s.

Introduced 2023-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(2023-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution declares that Bhutan is responsible for the oppression of Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and Sharchops in Bhutan during the 1980s and 1990s. The resolution also (1) urges Bhutan to conduct a rapid and unconditional release of all political prisoners whose crime was demanding democracy and human rights, and (2) requests that Bhutan restore citizenship for all Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas that have had it arbitrarily revoked.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats