Washington DC Office 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6441 Fax: 202-224-1724 Wyoming Office P.O. Box 22201 Casper, WY 82602 307-261-6413   Issue Statements Sponsored Bills Committee Assignments The Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act Date Introduced: 05/11/06 Bill Number: S.2784 Description: This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 14th Dalai Lama, one of the leading voices in advocating for peace, tolerance, human rights and non-violence throughout the globe. The Dalai Lama has worked diligently for nearly 50 years to increase understanding between the Tibetan and Chinese people. He has also made it his life work to promote harmony and respect among the different religious faiths of the world. There is no international figure more deserving of this award. « Back to Sponsored Bills Home | Privacy Policy | Text Only | Contact This Home Page is maintained by the office of Senator Craig Thomas. Please send comments to webmaster@thomas.senate.gov