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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2013International Affairs
H.Res. 418

Urging the Government of Burma to end the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 7, 2014)

Recognizes the initial steps Burma has taken in transitioning from a military dictatorship to a quasi-civilian government, including the conditional release of some political prisoners, and calls for more progress to be made in critical areas of democracy, constitutional reform, and national reconciliation.

Calls on the government of Burma to: (1) end persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, recognize the Rohingya as an indigenous ethnic group, and resolve their citizenship status; and (2) ensure respect for human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma.

Calls on the United States and the international community to put pressure on Burma to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.

Calls on the United States to prioritize the removal of state-sanctioned discriminatory policies in its engagement with Burma.

What just happenedMay 7, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3929)

Who’s behind it

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
50 cosponsors36 D14 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseMay 7, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseNov 18, 2013
  1. May 7, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3929)

  2. May 7, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3929)

  3. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 418.

  4. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3929-3932)

  5. May 7, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  6. Mar 25, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Mar 25, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Mar 19, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

  9. Dec 11, 2013Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

  10. Dec 11, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Dec 6, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  12. Dec 6, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

  13. Nov 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  14. Nov 18, 2013IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1695)

  15. Nov 18, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Nov 18, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 7, 201436

Recognizes the initial steps Burma has taken in transitioning from a military dictatorship to a quasi-civilian government, including the conditional release of some political prisoners, and calls for more progress to be made in critical areas of democracy, constitutional reform, and national reconciliation.

Calls on the government of Burma to: (1) end persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, recognize the Rohingya as an indigenous ethnic group, and resolve their citizenship status; and (2) ensure respect for human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma.

Calls on the United States and the international community to put pressure on Burma to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.

Calls on the United States to prioritize the removal of state-sanctioned discriminatory policies in its engagement with Burma.

Introduced in HouseNov 18, 2013

Calls on: (1) Burma to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people and ensure respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups, and (2) the United States and the international community to put consistent pressure on Burma to end such persecution and discrimination.

Urging the Government of Burma to end the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect i… — Informed