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H.R. 2330 (108th)

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

4 June 2003

Last action

28 July 2003 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-61.

Sponsors

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1]

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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

16 July 2003 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2330 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 94 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

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

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