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Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
To require a determination regarding atrocities in Tibet, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State to determine within one year whether acts carried out by the People's Republic of China against Tibetans constitute genocide or crimes against humanity, considering factors such as systematic killing, forced displacement, forced sterilization, and forced transfer of children. The Secretary must submit a written report to Congress that includes the evidentiary basis for the determination, a review of Chinese government actions affecting Tibetan Buddhism and language, findings from State Department reports and third-party sources, and policy recommendations. The Secretary may consult with experts in Tibetan culture, human rights organizations, and members of the Tibetan diaspora in making this determination. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, though it may include a classified annex. The bill defines Tibet as the traditional provinces of Amdo, Kham, and U-Tsang within the People's Republic of China.
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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Christopher H. Smith’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- WINDMILL HEALTH PRODUCTS $6,600
- ZAIS GROUP, LLC $6,600
- BLUFF POINT ASSOCIATES $6,600
- HILL & COMPANY $6,600
- SAKER SHOP RITE $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Christopher H. Smith → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jun 2, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Jun 2, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 2, 2026
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself and Mr. Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To require a determination regarding atrocities in Tibet, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Tibet Atrocities Determination Act”.
SEC. 2. MANDATE FOR DETERMINATION.
(a) Determination Deadline.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a determination as to whether acts carried out by officials or agents of the People’s Republic of China against Tibetans in Tibet constitute either—
(1) an ongoing genocide against the Tibetan people, consistent with, but not limited to, the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act) (18 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.); or
(2) crimes against humanity.
(b) Definitions of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide Indicators.—For purposes of this Act, the Secretary shall specifically consider, among other factors—
(1) systematic killing, including intentional, repeated acts leading to the death of Tibetan individuals or groups;
(2) serious bodily or psychological harm, including physical violence, torture, psychological intimidation, forced indoctrination, or other actions causing severe suffering;
(3) life conditions calculated to destroy, including forced displacement, mass detentions, systemic deprivation of food, water, medical care, or shelter, and policies with foreseeable fatal consequences for the Tibetan population;
(4) measures intended to prevent births, including enforced sterilization or coercive abortion practices;
(5) forced transfer of children, including the removal of Tibetan children from their families or communities, including through China’s “colonial boarding school system”; and
(6) any other factors deemed relevant by the Secretary.
SEC. 3. SCOPE OF DETERMINATION.
(a) In General.—The Secretary shall, concurrent with the determination described in section 2, submit to the appropriate congressional committees a written report that includes—
(1) the evidentiary basis for the determination, including documentation of specific acts and policies;
(2) a review of actions and statements by the Government of the People’s Republic of China intended to sinicize Tibetan Buddhism or repress Tibetan language and culture that contribute to policies resulting in genocide or crimes against humanity against the Tibetan people;
(3) findings from Department of State reports and credible third-party analyses; and
(4) recommendations for United States policy responses, including potential sanctions, including, but not limited to, visa restrictions and diplomatic actions.
(b) Consultation Requirements.—The Secretary may consult with—
(1) experts in Tibetan culture, religion, and internationally recognized human rights;
(2) nongovernmental organizations, including Tibetan advocacy groups; and
(3) members of the Tibetan diaspora.
(c) Form.—This report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.—The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(2) Tibet.—The term “Tibet” means the traditional Tibetan provinces of Amdo, Kham, and U-Tsang within the People’s Republic of China. <all>
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