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A bill to promote democracy and human rights in Burma, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3696| Senate 
| Updated: 11/29/2018
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (16)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill addresses the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) related to the displacement of the Rohingya people. Specifically, the bill authorizes humanitarian assistance and reconciliation programs in the region, establishes prohibitions on military and security assistance for Burma's armed forces, and places sanctions and visa or import restrictions on various Burmese officials and goods.
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Timeline
May 17, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5819
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Nov 29, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Nov 29, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 17, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5819
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.


  • November 29, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 29, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4223: To promote democracy and human rights in Burma, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-2060: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018

A bill to promote democracy and human rights in Burma, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3696| Senate 
| Updated: 11/29/2018
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill addresses the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) related to the displacement of the Rohingya people. Specifically, the bill authorizes humanitarian assistance and reconciliation programs in the region, establishes prohibitions on military and security assistance for Burma's armed forces, and places sanctions and visa or import restrictions on various Burmese officials and goods.
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Timeline
May 17, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5819
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Nov 29, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Nov 29, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 17, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5819
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.


  • November 29, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 29, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (16)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4223: To promote democracy and human rights in Burma, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-2060: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted