US Senate Declares Dalai Lama’s Birthday a Day of Compassion

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution on July 14 designating July 6, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday as a 'Day of Compassion'. The resolution affirms bipartisan support for Tibet and condemns China’s interference in the selection of the next Dalai Lama. Introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Todd Young (R-IN), it follows Tibet Lobby Day efforts and is expected to be mirrored by swift passage of a House version. The resolution reaffirms US backing for Tibetan human rights and references key Tibet-related laws passed since 2018.