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H.R. 3190 (116th)

BURMA Act of 2019

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Introduced

11 June 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. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Ron Wright, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 or the BURMA Act of 2019 This act imposes sanctions, limits security assistance, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar). The President shall impose sanctions against current or former officials who are responsible for or who supported serious human rights abuses in Burma, as well as against entities controlled by such officials and military-linked entities that provide such officials significant financial benefits. The sanctions shall include asset blocking and visa blocking. The bill authorizes humanitarian aid for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region for various purposes, including aid for ethnic minorities targeted by Burma's military and support for voluntary resettlement of displaced persons. The bill also prohibits security assistance for or security cooperation with Burma's military and security forces, with exceptions for certain existing programs related to training, research, and reconciliation. The Department of State shall maintain a publicly available website listing entities in Burma's gemstone sector that meet certain transparency and due-diligence requirements related to ownership, control, and supply-chain standards. The State Department shall also issue guidance for U.S. companies as to best practices for supply-chain due diligence when dealing with Burmese gemstone entities. The State Department shall report to Congress on topics including (1) accountability for war crimes in Burma, (2) a strategy for promoting economic development in Burma, and (3) a strategy for U.S. engagement with Burma's military and security forces.

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Timeline

  1. 11 June 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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

  2. 11 June 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 June 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 by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 June 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 September 2019

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 September 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 September 2019

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 21 (Roll no. 541). (text: CR H7878-7883)

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 September 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 21 (Roll no. 541).(text: CR H7878-7883)

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 September 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7878-7885)

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 September 2019

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 September 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190.

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

24 September 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 394 · No 21 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 18

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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