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Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

Introduced: April 15, 2019 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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 Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now September 25, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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