SJRES 17
111th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Burma
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Trade restrictions
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
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2009
By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-63.
Jul 23, 2009
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 127.
Jul 23, 2009
Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 23, 2009
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 9, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6384)
Jun 9, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6384)
Jun 9, 2009
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products.
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act.
Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2009, whichever occurs first.
What's happening now
By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-63.
Committees of jurisdiction
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