HR 2327
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
Burma
Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care costs and insurance
Human rights
Legal fees and court costs
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Transportation costs
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
Introduced: April 15, 2019
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Became law
Sep 25, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 24, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7877)
Sep 24, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7877)
Sep 24, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2327.
Sep 24, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7877-7878)
Sep 24, 2019
Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Jun 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
This bill directs the Department of State to continue assisting civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance may include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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