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S. 1215 (108th)

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 June 2003

Last action

11 June 2003 · Vote

Status

Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 220. (text: CR S7700-7702)

Sponsors

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]

Subjects

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Summary

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is a product of 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 into the United States to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Urges the Secretary of State to use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups. Authorizes the President to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.

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Timeline

  1. 9 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 9 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 June 2003

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 11 June 2003

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7690-7702)

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 June 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 220.(text: CR S7700-7702)

    Source: Floor

Votes

11 June 2003 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 1215 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 97 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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