Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the seat in the United Nations that is reserved to Burma should be occupied by a representative of the National League for Democracy.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Oct 1998): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
What this bill does
This House Resolution expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives regarding Burma's seat at the United Nations. Specifically, it calls for the Secretary of State to direct the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to pursue the removal of the current representative of Burma's military regime. The resolution also advocates for the UN seat to be held by a representative from Burma's elected parliament and to remain vacant until that can occur.
The resolution would affect U.S. foreign policy actions related to the United Nations and Burma. It specifically addresses the representation of Burma at the international body, aiming to have the seat occupied by a representative of the National League for Democracy, which won the 1990 elections. The resolution does not propose direct actions against the Burmese military regime but rather calls for a change in representation at the UN.
This bill, H.Res. 603, was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1998 and has not progressed beyond that stage. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House but does not have the force of law. If it were to move forward, it would typically be considered by the House Committee on International Relations.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should instruct the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) to use appropriate procedures in the UN to: (1) obtain the removal of the representative of the Burmese military regime from the seat in the UN that is reserved to Burma; (2) enable the seat to be occupied by a representative of the duly elected parliament of Burma; and (3) hold the seat vacant until such time as it can be so occupied.
Timeline
15 Oct 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 603 do?
- This House Resolution expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives regarding Burma's seat at the United Nations. Specifically, it calls for the Secretary of State to direct the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to pursue the removal of the current representative of Burma's military regime. The resolution also advocates for the UN seat to be held by a representative from Burma's elected parliament and to remain vacant until that can occur. The resolution would affect U.S. foreign policy actions related to the United Nations and Burma. It specifically addresses the representation of Burma at the international body, aiming to have the seat occupied by a representative of the National League for Democracy, which won the 1990 elections. The resolution does not propose direct actions against the Burmese military regime but rather calls for a change in representation at the UN. This bill, H.Res. 603, was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1998 and has not progressed beyond that stage. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House but does not have the force of law. If it were to move forward, it would typically be considered by the House Committee on International Relations.
- Has H.Res. 603 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 603. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 603?
- H.Res. 603 was sponsored by Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] (R-CA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 603?
- Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (15 Oct 1998).
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