S.Res. 108 · 118th Congress · International Affairs

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.

Died in committee524 words Introduced Mar 15, 2023 · Latest action Mar 15, 2023

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How far it has goneStopped at 2 of 3 · Died in committee
  1. IntroducedMar 15, 2023 Done
  2. CommitteeDied Jan 3, 2025 Stopped here
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What it does

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.

Congressional Research Service · summary of “Introduced in Senate” version · Mar 15, 2023

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Actions

2 actions · newest first
  1. Mar 15, 2023Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S804)
  2. Mar 15, 2023Introduced in Senate