S 3696
115th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
Introduced: November 29, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 29, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 29, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
This bill addresses the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) related to the displacement of the Rohingya people. Specifically, the bill authorizes humanitarian assistance and reconciliation programs in the region, establishes prohibitions on military and security assistance for Burma's armed forces, and places sanctions and visa or import restrictions on various Burmese officials and goods.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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