Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 105
A resolution condemning the coup in Burma and calling for measures to ensure the safety of the Burmese people, including Rohingya, who have been threatened and displaced by a campaign of genocide conducted by the Burmese military.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 11, 2021)
This resolution condemns the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar) and calls on Burmese authorities to allow journalists, human rights organizations, United Nations monitors, and humanitarian actors full and safe access to every part of the country. The resolution also asks neighboring countries to provide immediate and direct cross-border assistance to address the humanitarian needs of refugees.
What just happenedMar 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1504-1505)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
25 cosponsors23 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 11, 2021
- Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1504-1505)
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate