Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.

H. Res. 515 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives (June 13, 2025) by Rep. McCaul and several co-sponsors. It commemorates the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, designating that day as “A Day of Compassion.” The measure expresses U.S. support for the Tibetan people’s human rights, religious freedom, and the protection of Tibetan culture and language. While largely a symbolic statement, the resolution ties its celebration to broader U.S. policy goals regarding Tibet—emphasizing self-determination, freedom to preserve religious and cultural identity, and non-Chinese interference in Tibetan religious leadership. It cites prior U.S. policy tools and laws related to Tibet to frame ongoing support and accountability. The resolution notes the Dalai Lama’s long advocacy for interfaith dialogue and Tibetan cultural preservation, and it reiterates principles from the Tibetan Policy and Support Act (and related statutes) about who decides Tibetan Buddhist leadership and the importance of practice and education being guided by Tibetan religious authorities. It also urges that the U.S. continue to support peaceful, dialogue-based approaches to Tibet-China issues and to present the resolution to the Dalai Lama as a sign of esteem.