Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 29, 2018International Affairs
S. 3696
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 29, 2018)
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
This bill addresses the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) related to the displacement of the Rohingya people. Specifically, the bill authorizes humanitarian assistance and reconciliation programs in the region, establishes prohibitions on military and security assistance for Burma's armed forces, and places sanctions and visa or import restrictions on various Burmese officials and goods.
What just happenedNov 29, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
16 cosponsors13 D3 R
16cosponsors1committees2actions2related bills
- Introduced in SenateNov 29, 2018
- Nov 29, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Nov 29, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate