Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, a year after the coup d'état on February 1, 2021.
Summary
This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. The resolution denounces the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma and calls on the Tatmadaw to cease all violence against prodemocracy activists and reach a cease-fire with ethnic armed organizations, release all political prisoners, and engage in constructive dialogue with all parties to negotiate a pathway toward a government that reflects the will of the Burmese people. The resolution also calls on the President to enact new targeted sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with the Tatmadaw, including an international arms embargo and a prohibition on the sale of aviation fuel.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 1, 2022
Last action Feb 9, 2022
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Feb 9, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Feb 8, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 35 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Albio Sires
DDemocratic
Co
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Levin
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda L. Lawrence
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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