Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 1995
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 25, 1996)
Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 1995 - Declares U.S. policy: (1) supporting the prompt transition from a military dictatorship to a democratic government in Burma; and (2) limiting cooperation with Burma in counternarcotics activities to Rangoon international airport and coastal port facilities, and to activities that do not contribute to violations of internationally recognized human rights.
Establishes certain political and economic sanctions for Burma, both mandatory (including denial of unilateral assistance, action against multilateral assistance, and exclusion of certain Burmese nationals from admission into the United States) and discretionary (including travel to and tourism in Burma, restrictions on diplomatic representation from Burma, and withholding of certain funds from international financial institutions that fund activities in Burma), until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that an elected government of Burma has been allowed to take power as result of the 1990 election or by new free and fair elections.
Requires the Secretary of Labor to report to the appropriate congressional committees on Burma's unfair labor practices.
Directs the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees on: (1) Burma's exploitation of resources and degradation of its environment; and (2) a strategy to restore democracy to Burma.
What just happenedMay 23, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5560-5563)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 25, 1996
- May 23, 1996IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5560-5563)
- Mar 18, 1996CommitteeH12000
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 13, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee - Feb 9, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee - Feb 9, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 9, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee - Feb 9, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Domestic and International Monetary Policy Subcommittee - Feb 8, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Financial Services Committee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 25, 1996IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House