HOUSE 2327116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

Last Action: 9/25/2019

Actions

2019-09-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-09-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-09-24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7877)
2019-09-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7877)
2019-09-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2327.
2019-09-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7877-7878)
2019-09-24Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-06-20Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-06-20Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-06-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-04-15Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-04-15Introduced in House
2019-04-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-09-24 (53)

Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

This bill directs the Department of State to continue assisting civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance may 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.

Cosponsors (20)

Ann Wagner (R-MO)
JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
FRANK PALLONE (D-NJ)
JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
David Cicilline (D-RI)
Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
Ro Khanna (D-CA)
BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
Donald Beyer (D-VA)
Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
Grace Meng (D-NY)
Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Albio Sires (D-NJ)
Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)

Subjects

Asia
Burma
Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care costs and insurance
Human rights
Legal fees and court costs
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Transportation costs

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