Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2019International Affairs
S. 2069
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 10, 2019)
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
This bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall 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.
What just happenedJul 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateJul 10, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 10, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate