HR 2330 · 108th Congress · International Affairs

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-06-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 108-61.(2003-07-28)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 2003-07-16
Roll #280
Yea 94Nay 1
PassedSenate · 2003-07-16
Roll #280
Yea 94Nay 1
PassedHouse · 2003-07-15
Roll #361
Yea 418Nay 2
Democrats
197 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
220 Yea·2 Nay
PassedHouse · 2003-07-15
Roll #361
Yea 418Nay 2
Democrats
197 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
220 Yea·2 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is produced, mined, manufactured, grown, or assembled in Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has taken certain democratic and counternarcotics actions. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) of Burma or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control and take such action as may be necessary to secure them. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met. Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Urges the Secretary of…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Jun 19, 2003

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the House Committee on International Relations on June 16, 2003</p>

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H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Jun 19, 2003

Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the House Committee on International Relations on June 16, 2003

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H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Jul 11, 2003

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 9, 2003</p>

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H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Jul 11, 2003

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 9, 2003

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H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Jul 28, 2003

<p>Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 16, 2003</p>

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H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Jul 28, 2003

Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 16, 2003

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans