Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1093

119th Congress

Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.

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Introduced:Mar 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Ro Khanna

D - CA

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Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the ethnic cleansing that forced over 100,000 Bhutanese people of Nepali descent from their homes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of these refugees eventually resettled in the United States, with significant communities now living in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. The resolution calls for reconciliation between Bhutan and its former citizens while acknowledging this dark chapter in human rights history.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced3/2/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.

This resolution formally recognizes the ethnic cleansing that forced over 100,000 Bhutanese people of Nepali descent from their homes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of these refugees eventually resettled in the United States, with significant communit

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This resolution formally recognizes the ethnic cleansing that forced over 100,000 Bhutanese people of Nepali descent from their homes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of these refugees eventually resettled in the United States, with significant communities now living in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. The resolution calls for reconciliation between Bhutan and its former citizens while acknowledging this dark chapter in human rights history.

Bill Number: 1093
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Title: Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
Bill Number: 1093
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Summary: This resolution formally recognizes the ethnic cleansing that forced over 100,000 Bhutanese people of Nepali descent from their homes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of these refugees eventually resettled in the United States, with significant communities now living in states like Pennsylvan

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution formally recognizes the ethnic cleansing that forced over 100,000 Bhutanese people of Nepali descent from their homes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of these refugees eventually resettled in the United States, with significant communities now living in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. The resolution calls for reconciliation between Bhutan and its former citizens while acknowledging this dark chapter in human rights history.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Formally acknowledges the forced eviction and persecution of tens of thousands of ethnic Nepali Bhutanese citizens who were stripped of citizenship and expelled from Bhutan
Recognizes the ongoing impact on Bhutanese refugee communities, including approximately 100,000 who resettled in the United States since 2007
Encourages dialogue between Bhutan and affected communities to pursue justice, reconciliation, and the possibility of voluntary repatriation
Highlights a lesser-known refugee crisis that created one of the largest resettlement programs in recent U.S. history

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution directly affects the estimated 100,000 Bhutanese Americans living across the U.S., many of whom fled persecution or were born in refugee camps in Nepal. While symbolic rather than providing direct assistance, the resolution validates their experiences and could strengthen diplomatic pressure for accountability and reconciliation. It also sets a precedent for congressional recognition of human rights abuses against communities that have since become part of American society.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1093, 119th Congress (2026). "Acknowledging oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and encouraging steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1093

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