Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Summary

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is produced, mined, manufactured, grown, or assembled in 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 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. 4 June 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 June 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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

3. 4 June 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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. 4 June 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 9 June 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

6. 10 June 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

   Source: Committee

7. 10 June 2003

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 10 June 2003

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 June 2003

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 12 June 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 17 June 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 17 June 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-159, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 17 June 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-159, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 17 June 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Source: Committee

15. 23 June 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Discharged.

    Source: Committee

16. 7 July 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

17. 9 July 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

18. 9 July 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

19. 11 July 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-159, Part II.

    Source: Committee

20. 11 July 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-159, Part II.

    Source: Committee

21. 11 July 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.

    Source: Calendars

22. 11 July 2003

    Discharge

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Source: Discharge

23. 11 July 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Source: Committee

24. 14 July 2003

    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

25. 14 July 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2330.

    Source: Floor

26. 14 July 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6670-6676)

    Source: Floor

27. 14 July 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

28. 15 July 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

29. 15 July 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

30. 15 July 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 361). (text: CR 7/14/2003 H6670-6672)

    Source: Floor

31. 15 July 2003

    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): 418 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 361).(text: CR 7/14/2003 H6670-6672)

    Source: Floor

32. 15 July 2003

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6724-6725)

    Source: Floor

33. 16 July 2003

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9440-9448, S9457)

    Source: Floor

34. 16 July 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number: 280.

    Source: Floor

35. 17 July 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

36. 22 July 2003

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

37. 22 July 2003

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

38. 28 July 2003

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-61.

    Source: President

39. 28 July 2003

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

40. 28 July 2003

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 28 July 2003 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 15 July 2003 · Official file
• Received in Senate · 15 July 2003 · Official file
• Reported in House · 11 July 2003 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 4 June 2003 · Official file

Documents

18 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 28 July 2003

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 28 July 2003

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 28 July 2003

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 16 July 2003

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• Received in Senate (text)

  Received in Senate · EN · 15 July 2003

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• Received in Senate (PDF)

  Received in Senate · EN · 15 July 2003

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 July 2003

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 July 2003

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 15 July 2003

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 11 July 2003

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 11 July 2003

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 11 July 2003

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 17 June 2003

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 June 2003

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