US senators introduce bill to ensure support for Tibet beyond Dalai Lama’s lifetime

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act, seeking to ensure American support for Tibet continues beyond the lifetime of the Dalai Lama and strengthen Washington's ties with the Central Tibetan Administration.

New Delhi: A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring Washington’s support for Tibet continues beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama, while significantly strengthening its engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile based in India.

The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, and Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho, seeks to establish the CTA as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people and........

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