HR 5819 · 115th Congress · International Affairs
BURMA Act of 2018
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.(2018-05-17)
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Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2018 or the BURMA Act of 2018 This bill provides humanitarian assistance for Burma (Myanmar) and Bangladesh and imposes sanctions on Burmese military or security officials responsible for serious human rights abuses. The bill provides humanitarian assistance for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region, including assistance for the Rohingya minority. The Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Agency for International Development shall jointly submit to Congress a strategy for promoting economic growth in Burma.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5819, BURMA Act of 2018
Jul 27, 2018As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on May 17, 2018
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Cosponsors (20)
10 Democrats10 Republicans