S.Res. 108 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution 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 Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S804)
Introduced
Mar 15, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

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 15, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAR 15, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S804)

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Mar 15, 2023

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