United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 471 (103rd)
To urge the Government of Burma (Myanmar) to release Aung San Suu Kyi, and for other purposes.
Introduced
29 June 1994
Last action
25 July 1994 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Subjects
Asylum, Defence
Source updated
7 February 2024
Summary
Expresses the sense of the House that the Government of Burma (a.k.a. Myanmar) should: (1) immediately release political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi; (2) permit the transfer of power to an elected civilian government based on the results of the 1990 election; (3) respect human rights and end forced labor; (4) allow free and confidential access to prisoners; (5) implement the Memorandum of Understanding with United Nations Commission on Human Rights and take specified steps concerning refugees; (6) respect the 1949 Geneva Conventions; and (7) take law enforcement actions against individuals engaged in illicit narcotics trafficking. Expresses the sense of the House that the President and other U.S. Government officials should: (1) urge the Burmese Government to release Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners; (2) maintain the current ban on nonhumanitarian assistance to Burma and encourage other members of the international community to do so; (3) disperse funds previously appropriated for Burma to support assistance for Burmese refugees and students on the Thai/Burma border; (4) maintain current limitations on bilateral narcotics control assistance to the Burmese Government until it demonstrates a commitment to combating illicit narcotics production and trafficking; (5) continue to oppose loans to Burma; (6) consider imposing further economic sanctions on Burma; (7) support the appointment of a United Nations special envoy to focus on conflict resolution for Burma; (8) maintain the arms embargo against Burma; and (9) encourage the United Nations to ensure that their activities meet basic human needs and human rights and do not benefit the military regime in Rangoon.
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Timeline
29 June 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
29 June 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 June 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 June 1994
Committee
Executive Comment Received from State.
Source: Committee
30 June 1994
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Source: Committee
19 July 1994
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
19 July 1994
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
25 July 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 July 1994
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
25 July 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
25 July 1994
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
25 July 1994
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6169-6172)
Source: Floor
25 July 1994
Floor
Mr. Payne (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
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Versions
- Engrossed in House · 25 July 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 29 June 1994 · Download file
Documents
6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 July 1994
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 July 1994
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 25 July 1994
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 June 1994
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Sponsors
- Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/471
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