Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 19, 2018International Affairs
S.Res. 735
A resolution condemning the mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urging accountability for the Burmese military.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 19, 2018)
Condemns the Burmese military's atrocities against Burma's minority Rohingya population, and calls on the Department of State to formally determine whether such acts amount to genocide. Commends the government of Bangladesh for receiving Rohingya refugees, and calls on Burma's government to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.
What just happenedDec 19, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931-7932)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 19, 2018
- Dec 19, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931-7932)
Foreign Relations Committee - Dec 19, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate