H.Res. 228 · 118th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced
Mar 14, 23
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. MAR 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 14, 2023

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