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S 926 107th Congress Senate

A bill to prohibit the importation of any article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma.

Introduced: May 22, 2001 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8456-8457)
May 22, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5456-5457)
May 22, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5455-5456)
May 22, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action July 31, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8456-8457)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Prohibits the importation into the United States of any Burmese products until the President determines and certifies to Congress that the State Peace and Development Council in Burma has made progress in: (1) reversing gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights and worker rights; (2) implementing democratic government; and (3) cooperating with U.S. counter-narcotics efforts.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jun 27, 2001
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 22, 2001
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