Expressing the continuing concern of the House of Representatives about the situation in Burma and its implications for the region.

Summary

Condemns human rights abuses in Burma (Myanmar) and urges Burmese authorities to: (1) lift martial law and restrictions on freedom of speech and expression; (2) release persons confined for the peaceful expression of their political opinions; and (3) commit to the transition to a freely elected government. Welcomes the efforts of governments in the region to provide asylum for Burmese refugees and displaced persons and urges that no Burmese asylum-seeker be returned to Burma under current conditions. Commends the Government of Bangladesh for providing assistance to refugees and urges increased levels of U.S. refugee assistance to Bangladesh. Urges the Government of Bangladesh to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to ensure against repatriation until the conditions for safe and secure return are in place. Urges the Burmese authorities to provide assurances that the repression that prompted the refugee exodus has ended and to permit the United Nations High Commissioner to monitor the return of refugees. Urges the Chinese Government to end all military transfers to Burma. Commends the President for implementing an arms embargo against Burma and urges him to seek a mandatory international arms embargo on Burma.

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Timeline

1. 28 May 1992

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Affairs Marked-up and Ordered Reported Draft Legislation on (May 21, 1992).

   Source: Committee

2. 28 May 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 May 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 May 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 2 June 1992

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

6. 2 June 1992

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

7. 2 June 1992

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

8. 2 June 1992

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

   Source: Floor

9. 2 June 1992

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules.

   Source: Floor

10. 2 June 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Solarz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · undated · Official file
• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 May 1992

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Sponsors

• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] · R · Sponsor
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