HR25 Recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Symbolic resolution with no fiscal impact.
Your Community
Validates the trauma of NH's significant Bhutanese refugee community and acknowledges their history, strengthening community bonds and recognition.
Your Freedom
Affirms human rights principles and recognizes the persecution that drove NH's Bhutanese community from their homeland.
Status
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0351h: Motion Adopted DV 220-115 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 56
Sponsor
Suraj Budathoki (D)
The Short Version
Recognizes Bhutan's responsibility for the forced eviction of over 100,000 ethnic Nepali-Bhutanese citizens, many of whom resettled in NH. Passed 220-115 with bipartisan support, validating the experiences of NH's Bhutanese refugee community.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH's Bhutanese refugee community
- ▲ Human rights advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ No meaningful costs
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