A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should take certain actions with respect to the Government of Burma.

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) report to Congress regarding the volume of ships and planes from North Korea visiting Burma via China and elsewhere in 2009, 2010, and through March 2011; (2) call for an international investigation into allegations of international crimes against civilians in Burma by the government of Burma; (3) seek the assistance of U.S. friends and allies, including Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, to encourage the release of all remaining political prisoners in Burma; and (4) encourage neighboring countries to establish safe havens for Burmese child soldiers.

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Timeline

1. 12 April 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 April 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2400)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 April 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 April 2011

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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