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A resolution condemning horrific acts of violence against Burma's Rohingya population and calling on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy.

USA115th CongressSRES-250| Senate 
| Updated: 9/7/2017
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (25)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John McCain (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Condemns: (1) the violence and displacement inflicted on Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya civilians, and (2) the attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army militant group. Calls for an immediate halt to all hostilities by Burmese authorities. Urges the government of Burma to allow access to the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar and delivery of field work and humanitarian aid. Calls on the government of Burma to implement the August 2017 recommendations of its Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, including: (1) ending restrictions on Rohingya movement, and (2) providing the Rohingya with citizenship. Encourages Aung San Suu Kyi to: (1) live up to her inspiring words upon receiving the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize with respect to ethnic reconciliation in Burma, and (2) address Rohingya repression.
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Timeline
Sep 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5059-5061)
Nov 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-528
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
  • September 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 7, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5059-5061)


  • November 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-528
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

International Affairs

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  • HRES 115-528: Condemning horrific acts of violence against Burma's Rohingya population and calling on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy.
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A resolution condemning horrific acts of violence against Burma's Rohingya population and calling on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy.

USA115th CongressSRES-250| Senate 
| Updated: 9/7/2017
Condemns: (1) the violence and displacement inflicted on Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya civilians, and (2) the attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army militant group. Calls for an immediate halt to all hostilities by Burmese authorities. Urges the government of Burma to allow access to the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar and delivery of field work and humanitarian aid. Calls on the government of Burma to implement the August 2017 recommendations of its Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, including: (1) ending restrictions on Rohingya movement, and (2) providing the Rohingya with citizenship. Encourages Aung San Suu Kyi to: (1) live up to her inspiring words upon receiving the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize with respect to ethnic reconciliation in Burma, and (2) address Rohingya repression.
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Timeline
Sep 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5059-5061)
Nov 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-528
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
  • September 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 7, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5059-5061)


  • November 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-528
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (25)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John McCain (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-528: Condemning horrific acts of violence against Burma's Rohingya population and calling on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBurmaCitizenship and naturalizationConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsUnited Nations