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Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 1995

Introduced: January 25, 1996 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 23, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5560-5563)
Mar 18, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Feb 13, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Feb 9, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 9, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 9, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 9, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Feb 8, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 25, 1996
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Jan 25, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 1995 - Declares U.S. policy: (1) supporting the prompt transition from a military dictatorship to a democratic government in Burma; and (2) limiting cooperation with Burma in counternarcotics activities to Rangoon international airport and coastal port facilities, and to activities that do not contribute to violations of internationally recognized human rights.

Establishes certain political and economic sanctions for Burma, both mandatory (including denial of unilateral assistance, action against multilateral assistance, and exclusion of certain Burmese nationals from admission into the United States) and discretionary (including travel to and tourism in Burma, restrictions on diplomatic representation from Burma, and withholding of certain funds from international financial institutions that fund activities in Burma), until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that an elected government of Burma has been allowed to take power as result of the 1990 election or by new free and fair elections.

Requires the Secretary of Labor to report to the appropriate congressional committees on Burma's unfair labor practices.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees on: (1) Burma's exploitation of resources and degradation of its environment; and (2) a strategy to restore democracy to Burma.

What's happening now May 23, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5560-5563)

 Committees of jurisdiction 11
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 2