A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs first.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 2012

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 2012

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3979-3980)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 June 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 June 2012

   Floor

   Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 June 2012 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Cosponsor
• John Hoeven · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · ID · Cosponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• John Boozman · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
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