Summary

Designates July 6, 2025 as a “Day of Compassion,” congratulates the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, and affirms the human rights, cultural preservation, and religious freedom of the Tibetan people. The resolution reiterates that Tibetan religious leaders should be selected by the Tibetan Buddhist community (consistent with U.S. policy expressed in prior law) and requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Dalai Lama. The measure is a non‑binding statement of support and commemoration: it expresses U.S. sympathy for Tibetans’ rights and environment, highlights past findings and actions, and offers a symbolic honorific date and congratulations rather than creating new legal obligations or funding.

Key Points

• Designates July 6, 2025 as a federal “Day of Compassion.”
• Congratulates the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and recognizes related commemorations by Tibetan institutions.
• Affirms support for Tibetan human rights, cultural preservation, and environmental concerns.
• States that Tibetan religious leaders should be chosen within the Tibetan Buddhist community, consistent with existing U.S. policy.
• Is a non‑binding sense of the Senate; it does not authorize spending, change law, or create new programs.
• Records findings about Tibet and the Dalai Lama in a preamble that cites past U.S. and international actions.
• Requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Dalai Lama as a formal gesture.
• Reinforces language and principles already reflected in prior U.S. legislation on Tibet and religious freedom.

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