The Chinese government has persecuted Tibetan Buddhists for over 60 years. Legislation currently pending in both the Senate and House of Representatives to support the Tibetan battle for independence and their human rights.

Legislative Action: The Free Tibet Act

The Free Tibet Act would recognize Tibet as an independent country, which has been a goal of people in the region since China’s brutal repression began in 1959.

Take these steps to support the passage of The Free Tibet Act

1. Find out who your elected officials are at the federal level.

Click here and enter your address to find out who your elected officials are.

The Free Tibet Act is federal legislation, so be sure that once you’ve entered your address in the above link, you click the tab that says “federal.”

2. Send an email urging your senators and your representative to vote in favor of the Free Tibet Act.

Hearing from constituents is one of the most important ways that an elected official will make legislative decisions. Click below to read and download our suggested messages. Right now, the Free Tibet Act is only up for a vote in the House of Representatives. Encourage your Senators to introduce this important legislation in the Senate as well.

Click here to download the pre-written message for the House of Representatives.

Click here to download the pre-written message for the Senate

Complete the message. Scan and attach the document as a pdf or include it as a Word document and email their office.

Elected officials will always post contact information on their website, so reach out through multiple platforms and ensure your voice is heard.

3. Continue to contact your elected officials and spread the word about the Free Tibet Act

Tell others about China’s persecution of Tibetan Buddhists and the Free Tibet Act. Urge them to contact their elected officials. Persistence is key in making sure elected officials hear your voice.

Contact simpson@worldwithoutgenocide.org with questions about the Free Tibet Act and how to get involved.

Legislative Action: The Tibet Policy and Support Act

The Tibet Policy and Support Act gives the US legal grounds to sanction Chinese officials who interfere with the Tibetan Buddhists’ process for selecting their own leaders. The act offers a rebuke against China’s control over Tibet.

The House of Representatives has passed the Tibet Policy and Support Act. Follow the below steps to encourage the Senate to do the same and stand up for Tibetan rights.

1. Find out who your Senators are

Click here and enter your address to find out who your senators are.

Like the Free Tibet Act, the Tibet Policy and Support Act is federal legislation, so be sure that once you’ve entered your address in the above link, you click the tab that says “federal.”

2. Send an Email urging your senators to vote for The Tibet Policy and Support Act.

Hearing from constituents is one of the most important ways that an elected official will make legislative decisions. Click below to read and download our pre-written message for senators.

Click here to download the pre-written message for the Senate

Complete the message. Scan and attach the document as a pdf or include it as a Word document and email your senator’s office.

Elected officials will always post contact information on their website, so reach out through multiple platforms and ensure your voice is heard.

3. Continue to contact your elected officials and spread the word about the Tibet Policy and Support Act.

Tell others about China’s persecution of Tibetan Buddhists and the Tibet Policy and Support act. Urge them to send emails and contact their elected officials. Persistence is key in making sure elected officials hear your voice.

Contact simpson@worldwithoutgenocide.org with questions about the Free Tibet Act and how to get involved.