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To establish the United States policy on Burma at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-6340| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2021
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a U.S. policy to oppose certain financial assistance to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues. Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank to inform the respective institution that it is U.S. policy to oppose and vote against any loan or financial assistance to Burma through the State Administration Council or any successor entity controlled by Burma's military. This policy shall not apply to humanitarian assistance implemented by an entity not controlled by Burma's military. The President may waive this policy on a case-by-case basis upon certifying that doing so would substantially promote delivering humanitarian assistance to Burma's civilian population or otherwise support U.S. national interests. This policy shall be repealed upon the earlier of (1) the President certifying that certain events have occurred, including Burma's military releasing all political prisoners and the instatement of an elected government following free and fair elections; or (2) 10 years after this bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Dec 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • December 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

International Affairs

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  • S 117-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

To establish the United States policy on Burma at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-6340| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2021
This bill establishes a U.S. policy to oppose certain financial assistance to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues. Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank to inform the respective institution that it is U.S. policy to oppose and vote against any loan or financial assistance to Burma through the State Administration Council or any successor entity controlled by Burma's military. This policy shall not apply to humanitarian assistance implemented by an entity not controlled by Burma's military. The President may waive this policy on a case-by-case basis upon certifying that doing so would substantially promote delivering humanitarian assistance to Burma's civilian population or otherwise support U.S. national interests. This policy shall be repealed upon the earlier of (1) the President certifying that certain events have occurred, including Burma's military releasing all political prisoners and the instatement of an elected government following free and fair elections; or (2) 10 years after this bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Dec 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • December 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted