In a significant move, the House Foreign Affairs Committee of the United States Congress unanimously approved the "Resolve Tibet Act," a bipartisan bill aimed at urging the US government to compel China to engage in negotiations with the Tibetan leadership in exile. The bill, also known as the "Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act," now heads for a floor vote, although the exact date remains undisclosed.

The Resolve Tibet Act seeks to exert pressure on China to resume talks either with the envoys of the Dalai Lama or the democratically elected Tibetan leadership. This comes after the abrupt end of Sino-Tibetan talks in 2010, with China refusing further discussions following the presentation of a Tibetan proposal for autonomy.

The legislation aims to challenge China's historical claims over Tibet, empowering the State Department to counter disinformation about Tibetan history, people, and institutions. Introduced by Reps. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), the bill underscores the right of Tibetans to determine their destiny and emphasizes the need for truthful dialogue to address the longstanding dispute between Tibet and China. With bipartisan support, the bill's passage is anticipated, signaling a united stand in Congress for the cause of Tibet.