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BURMA Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2937| Senate 
| Updated: 10/5/2021
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues. The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (i.e., an individual or entity), including those that (1) knowingly operate in Burma's defense sector, (2) are responsible for or complicit in undermining Burma's democratic processes, or (3) are senior leaders in Burma's military or government. The Department of the Treasury must prohibit or impose strict conditions on certain accounts used to facilitate transactions for such sanctioned persons. The President may impose sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise if such sanctions would support certain objectives, including reducing the Burmese military's ability to undermine democracy in Burma. The President may also prohibit imports of precious and semiprecious gemstones from Burma. Before removing certain foreign persons from a list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons (commonly known as the SDN list), the President must certify to Congress that the person in question has not knowingly engaged in certain activities, such as supporting terrorism. The bill authorizes Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development activities in Burma and the surrounding region to support democracy activists, humanitarian assistance, and reconciliation efforts. The State Department may (1) continue to assist organizations supporting political prisoners in Burma, and (2) provide assistance to entities investigating crimes against humanity. The President must direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to vote and advocate for certain actions related to Burma, such as cutting off assistance to Burma's government.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6920-6921)
Apr 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5497
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • October 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 5, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6920-6921)


  • April 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5497
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

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  • HR 117-5497: BURMA Act of 2022
AsiaBangladeshBank accounts, deposits, capitalBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBurmaChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMiningNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRussiaSanctionsTelevision and filmTerrorismThailandTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's rights

BURMA Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2937| Senate 
| Updated: 10/5/2021
Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues. The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (i.e., an individual or entity), including those that (1) knowingly operate in Burma's defense sector, (2) are responsible for or complicit in undermining Burma's democratic processes, or (3) are senior leaders in Burma's military or government. The Department of the Treasury must prohibit or impose strict conditions on certain accounts used to facilitate transactions for such sanctioned persons. The President may impose sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise if such sanctions would support certain objectives, including reducing the Burmese military's ability to undermine democracy in Burma. The President may also prohibit imports of precious and semiprecious gemstones from Burma. Before removing certain foreign persons from a list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons (commonly known as the SDN list), the President must certify to Congress that the person in question has not knowingly engaged in certain activities, such as supporting terrorism. The bill authorizes Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development activities in Burma and the surrounding region to support democracy activists, humanitarian assistance, and reconciliation efforts. The State Department may (1) continue to assist organizations supporting political prisoners in Burma, and (2) provide assistance to entities investigating crimes against humanity. The President must direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to vote and advocate for certain actions related to Burma, such as cutting off assistance to Burma's government.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6920-6921)
Apr 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5497
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • October 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 5, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6920-6921)


  • April 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5497
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5497: BURMA Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBangladeshBank accounts, deposits, capitalBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBurmaChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMiningNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionRussiaSanctionsTelevision and filmTerrorismThailandTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's rights