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Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

Introduced: July 10, 2019 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

This bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall 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 July 10, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2327 Related bill Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 10, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2069: Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2069/
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"S. 2069: Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2069/.
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S. 2069, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2069/.
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[S. 2069: Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2069/)
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