Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
Latest action · Jul 10, 2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 10, 2019
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
This bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 10, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Original | Jul 10, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 10, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Jul 10, 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2327 | Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act | Related bill | Sep 25, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Asia
- Burma
- Child safety and welfare
- Conflicts and wars
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Health care costs and insurance
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- Legal fees and court costs
- Mental health
- Military personnel and dependents
- News media and reporting
- Protest and dissent
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Transportation costs
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 10, 2019Introduced in Senate
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