Congratulating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and expressing continued congressional concern about human rights abuses in Burma.

Summary

Congratulates Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on her award of the Nobel Peace Prize. Expresses the House of Representatives' continued condemnation of the Burmese military regime, and support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people in their struggle for peaceful and democratic change. Welcomes the Administration's efforts to promote human rights in Burma, and calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) encourage the restoration of democracy and to condemn human rights violations in Burma; (2) advocate the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience; (3) impose additional economic sanctions on Burma; and (4) promote multilateral efforts, including an international arms embargo and economic sanctions, to encourage the military regime to bring its practices into conformity with internationally recognized human rights standards. Encourages a decision to invite Kyi to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.

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Timeline

1. 29 October 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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2. 29 October 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 29 October 1991

   Reported

   Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs Marked-up and Reported to Full Committee Before Introduction on Oct 18, 1991.

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4. 29 October 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 19 November 1991

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

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6. 19 November 1991

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

7. 19 November 1991

   Passed

   The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

8. 19 November 1991

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

   Source: Floor

9. 19 November 1991

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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10. 19 November 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

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11. 19 November 1991

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

12. 19 November 1991

    Floor

    Mr. Solarz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

13. 19 November 1991

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Sponsor
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