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H.R. 2327 (116th)

Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

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Introduced

15 April 2019

Last action

25 September 2019 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Van Taylor

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

28 May 2025

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.

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Timeline

  1. 15 April 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 June 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 June 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 June 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 September 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 September 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7877)

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 September 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7877)

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 September 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2327.

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 September 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7877-7878)

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 September 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 25 September 2019

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 24 September 2019

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    summary · EN · 24 September 2019

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