SJRES 43
112th Congress
Senate
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Asia
Burma
Human rights
Sanctions
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
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 2012
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Jun 12, 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980)
Jun 12, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3979-3980)
Jun 12, 2012
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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, 2012, whichever occurs first.
What's happening now
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Committees of jurisdiction
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