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Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 7, 2017International Affairs
H.Con.Res. 90

Condemning ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya and calling for an end to the violence in and an immediate restoration of humanitarian access to the state of Rakhine in Burma.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 6, 2017)

Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's (Myanmar's) military and security forces and calls on Burma's Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, to end such attacks in the state of Rakhine.

Expresses appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for providing refuge to those fleeing violence.

Condemns the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army attacks and the violence in Rakhine and Rohingya communities, but warns that these attacks do not justify the response by Burmese military and security forces that has resulted in severe human rights violations and atrocities against civilians.

Calls on Burma's government and military and security forces to: (1) implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and (2) allow humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced persons.

Urges support and access for the United Nations Fact Finding Mission to Burma.

Calls on Burma's military and government to allow refugees to return to Burma in a manner consistent with internationally recognized principles of human rights and refugee protection and to change laws and policies that have contributed to insecurity in Rakhine.

Calls on the President of the United States to impose sanctions on members of the Burmese military and security forces who are responsible for human rights abuses.

What just happenedDec 7, 2017

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14](D-NY)Sponsor
31 cosponsors20 D11 R
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  1. Dec 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Dec 6, 2017FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 6, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 6, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643)

  5. Dec 6, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664).(text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643)

  6. Dec 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H9703-9704)

  7. Dec 5, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Dec 5, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 90.

  9. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9643-9648)

  10. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30300

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

  11. Nov 15, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 15, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Nov 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Nov 7, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 6, 201736

Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's (Myanmar's) military and security forces and calls on Burma's Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, to end such attacks in the state of Rakhine.

Expresses appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for providing refuge to those fleeing violence.

Condemns the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army attacks and the violence in Rakhine and Rohingya communities, but warns that these attacks do not justify the response by Burmese military and security forces that has resulted in severe human rights violations and atrocities against civilians.

Calls on Burma's government and military and security forces to: (1) implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and (2) allow humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced persons.

Urges support and access for the United Nations Fact Finding Mission to Burma.

Calls on Burma's military and government to allow refugees to return to Burma in a manner consistent with internationally recognized principles of human rights and refugee protection and to change laws and policies that have contributed to insecurity in Rakhine.

Calls on the President of the United States to impose sanctions on members of the Burmese military and security forces who are responsible for human rights abuses.

Introduced in HouseNov 7, 2017

Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's security services and calls on Burma's Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, to end such attacks in the state of Rakhine.

Expresses appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for providing refuge to those fleeing violence.

Condemns the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army attacks but warns that these attacks do not justify the response that has resulted in severe human rights violations and atrocities against civilians.

Calls on Burma's government and military and security forces to: (1) implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and (2) allow humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced persons.

Urges support and access for the United Nations Fact Finding Mission to Burma.

Calls on Burma's military and government to allow refugees to return to Burma and to change laws and policies that have contributed to insecurity in Rakhine.

Calls on the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights abuses, including members of Burma's military and security services.

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