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A resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Tatmadaw's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Tatmadaw, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 4, 2021 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 1, 2022
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 1, 2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S451-452)
Feb 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S451-452)
Feb 1, 2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 1, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
Mar 24, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.

What's happening now February 1, 2022

The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

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