SJRES 38
109th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Import restrictions
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A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 26, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 26, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5390-5391)
May 26, 2006
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to extend from three years to six years after enactment of that Act the maximum duration of any renewal under it of import restrictions on Burmese products.
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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