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BURMA Act of 2019

Introduced: September 24, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 21 (Roll no. 541). (text: CR H7878-7883)
Sep 24, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7888-7889)
Sep 24, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 24, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190.
Sep 24, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7878-7885)
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 by Voice Vote.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 11, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 24, 2019 House · vote #541 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 394–21 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 or the BURMA Act of 2019

This act imposes sanctions, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar).

The President shall impose sanctions against current or former officials who are responsible for or who supported serious human rights abuses in Burma, as well as against entities controlled by such officials and military-linked entities that provide such officials significant financial benefits. The sanctions shall include asset blocking and visa blocking.

The bill authorizes humanitarian aid for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region for various purposes, including aid for ethnic minorities targeted by Burma's military and support for voluntary resettlement of displaced persons.

The Department of State shall maintain a publicly available website listing entities in Burma's gemstone sector that meet certain transparency and due-diligence requirements related to ownership, control, and supply-chain standards. The State Department shall also issue guidance for U.S. companies as to best practices for supply-chain due diligence when dealing with Burmese gemstone entities.

The State Department shall report to Congress on topics including (1) accountability for war crimes in Burma, and (2) a strategy for promoting economic development in Burma.

What's happening now September 25, 2019

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

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2500 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 1790 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 37
All 37 Democratic 24 Republican 10
Yoho, Ted
· Sep 24, 2019
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Sep 18, 2019
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jul 15, 2019
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Jul 15, 2019
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jul 15, 2019
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jun 24, 2019
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 24, 2019
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 20, 2019
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jun 20, 2019
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 20, 2019
 R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Jun 20, 2019
 R
Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Jun 20, 2019
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 20, 2019
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jun 20, 2019
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 20, 2019
UPTON, FRED
· Jun 20, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jun 18, 2019
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 18, 2019
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jun 18, 2019
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jun 18, 2019
 D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Jun 18, 2019
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 18, 2019
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jun 13, 2019
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 13, 2019
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 13, 2019
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jun 13, 2019
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 13, 2019
 D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Jun 13, 2019
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jun 13, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· Jun 11, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3190: BURMA Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3190/
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