SRES 20 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

SRES 20 is a Senate resolution condemning the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar) and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. It calls for the immediate, unconditional release of all detained political prisoners, restoration of the elected parliament, and accountability for military violence that has killed over 2,800 civilians since the coup. The resolution urges the U.S. government to impose targeted sanctions on the military junta, support democratic restoration, and coordinate with international partners to address humanitarian needs. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses the Senate's position but does not enact new laws or policies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 31, 2023 Last action Jul 25, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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Jul 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Jan 31, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S176-177; text: CR S175-176)
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Jan 31, 2023
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