U.S. Congress Reauthorizes Key Provisions Supporting Tibetan Rights

According to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) containing three key provisions supporting Tibetan rights. The bill reauthorizes the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act (RATA) for five years, countering China’s restrictions on access to Tibet. It also mandates continued monitoring of the Tibetan Plateau's security developments and requires reporting on the closure of the U.S. consulate in Chengdu. ICT President Tencho Gyatso praised the legislation for defending Tibetans' rights amid ongoing oppression by China. The provisions highlight bipartisan U.S. commitment to Tibetan self-determination and transparency.