HR 1112
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
ASEAN countries
Asia
Burma
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021
Introduced: February 18, 2021
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 18, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1560-1561)
Mar 18, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1560-1561)
Mar 18, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1112.
Mar 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1560-1563)
Mar 18, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the military coup in Burma (Myanmar), including a description of U.S. efforts to (1) engage with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to support a return to Burma's democratic transition and democratic values throughout Southeast Asia, and (2) influence the United Nations to hold accountable those responsible for the coup.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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