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Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, a year after the coup d'état on February 1, 2021.

USA117th CongressHRES-896| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2022
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Tom Rice (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. The resolution denounces the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma and calls on the Tatmadaw to cease all violence against prodemocracy activists and reach a cease-fire with ethnic armed organizations, release all political prisoners, and engage in constructive dialogue with all parties to negotiate a pathway toward a government that reflects the will of the Burmese people. The resolution also calls on the President to enact new targeted sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with the Tatmadaw, including an international arms embargo and a prohibition on the sale of aviation fuel.
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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 9, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 8, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 9, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 9, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

International Affairs

AsiaAviation and airportsBangladeshBurmaBusiness ethicsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMiningMotor fuelsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusThailandTrade restrictionsUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, a year after the coup d'état on February 1, 2021.

USA117th CongressHRES-896| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2022
This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. The resolution denounces the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma and calls on the Tatmadaw to cease all violence against prodemocracy activists and reach a cease-fire with ethnic armed organizations, release all political prisoners, and engage in constructive dialogue with all parties to negotiate a pathway toward a government that reflects the will of the Burmese people. The resolution also calls on the President to enact new targeted sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with the Tatmadaw, including an international arms embargo and a prohibition on the sale of aviation fuel.
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Timeline
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 9, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 8, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 9, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 9, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Tom Rice (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAviation and airportsBangladeshBurmaBusiness ethicsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMiningMotor fuelsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusThailandTrade restrictionsUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity