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H.R. 2892 (104th)

Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 1995

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Introduced

25 January 1996

Last action

23 May 1996 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5560-5563)

Sponsors

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]

Subjects

Defence, Environment

Source updated

3 June 2026

Defence · Environment

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Summary

Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 1995 - Declares U.S. policy: (1) supporting the prompt transition from a military dictatorship to a democratic government in Burma; and (2) limiting cooperation with Burma in counternarcotics activities to Rangoon international airport and coastal port facilities, and to activities that do not contribute to violations of internationally recognized human rights. Establishes certain political and economic sanctions for Burma, both mandatory (including denial of unilateral assistance, action against multilateral assistance, and exclusion of certain Burmese nationals from admission into the United States) and discretionary (including travel to and tourism in Burma, restrictions on diplomatic representation from Burma, and withholding of certain funds from international financial institutions that fund activities in Burma), until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that an elected government of Burma has been allowed to take power as result of the 1990 election or by new free and fair elections. Requires the Secretary of Labor to report to the appropriate congressional committees on Burma's unfair labor practices. Directs the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees on: (1) Burma's exploitation of resources and degradation of its environment; and (2) a strategy to restore democracy to Burma.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, the Judiciary, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 March 1996

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 May 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5560-5563)

    Source: IntroReferral

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