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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.

Introduced: May 26, 2006 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 May 26, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 2
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 11, 2006
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 26, 2006
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 26, 2006
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · May 26, 2006
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 26, 2006
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 38: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SJRES-38/
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"S.J. Res. 38: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SJRES-38/.
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S.J. Res. 38, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SJRES-38/.
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[S.J. Res. 38: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SJRES-38/)
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