S. 2060 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2017
S. 2060 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2017, was introduced on Nov 2, 2017, sponsored by John McCain with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2017 This bill authorizes assistance to victims of the military's ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Rohingya people in Rakhine State, Burma (Myanmar), as well as technical assistance to investigate and prosecute crimes related to ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State. The bill imposes restrictions on international financial institution assistance, security cooperation, and trade.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
Sponsor
John McCain (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 2, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307. (Feb 12, 2018)
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Committees
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