A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the ongoing human rights abuses in Burma and for the status of displaced Burmese and Burmese refugees.

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Introduced

12 March 1991

Last action

29 April 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Summary

Calls upon: (1) Burma's State Law and Order Restoration Council to cede legal authority to a civilian government as mandated by the May 1990 elections; and (2) the United Nations Human Rights Commission to seek greater access to Burma for its Expert on human rights and to continue and expand its scrutiny of human rights in such country. Condemns: (1) the arrest and detention of Burmese citizens for the peaceful expression of their political views; and (2) such Government's disregard of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Urges: (1) the President to impose additional economic sanctions upon Burma pursuant to the Customs and Trade Act of 1990; (2) the United States to affirm its support for the resettlement of Burmese asylum seekers; and (3) the Government of Thailand to accord all displaced Burmese temporary safe haven, protection against return of those who might face persecution, and access to procedures for third country resettlement for those Burmese refugees who are without safe and reasonable alternatives.

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Timeline

12 March 1991
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
12 March 1991
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
19 March 1991
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Source: Calendars
19 March 1991
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
19 March 1991
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
11 April 1991
Passed
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 April 1991
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
15 April 1991
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
15 April 1991
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
15 April 1991
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
29 April 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Source: Committee

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Related records

related to ← A concurrent resolution condemning the involvement of the military regime in Burma, also known as the Union of Myanmar, in the ongoing, horrifying abuses of human rights, the trafficking of illicit drugs, and the mass buildup of military arms for domestic repression.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/18
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/102/sconres/18
us · 102-sconres-18 · source updated 23 January 2025