H.R. 3890 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008
H.R. 3890 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 18, 2007, sponsored by Tom Lantos with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 110-286
What it does
Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) condemn the repression carried out by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) of Burma; (2) support a peaceful transition to constitutional democracy in Burma; (3) support international efforts to alleviate the suffering of Burmese refugees and address the urgent humanitarian needs of the Burmese…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Lantos (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 18, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJul 25, 2008
- Became lawJul 29, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-286. (Jul 29, 2008)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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