Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 1112

Introduced

Feb 18, 2021

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Topics

ASEAN countries Asia Burma Congressional oversight Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Human rights International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status United Nations

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Summary

Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the military coup in Burma (Myanmar), including a description of U.S. efforts to (1) engage with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to support a return to Burma's democratic transition and democratic values throughout Southeast Asia, and (2) influence the United Nations to hold accountable those responsible for the coup.

Actions

Mar 22, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 18, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2021

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1560-1561)
Mar 18, 2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1560-1561)
Mar 18, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1112.
Mar 18, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1560-1563)
Mar 18, 2021

Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 25, 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 18, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021

Introduced in House

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