A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Latest action (29 Apr 2004): Introduced
What this bill does
S.J.Res. 36 was a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to approve the renewal of import restrictions on Burma (Myanmar) that had originally been established under the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. That underlying law required periodic congressional approval to keep its import sanctions in effect, and this resolution formally provided that approval, citing the ruling military government's failure to move toward democratic reform and continued State Department support for maintaining sanctions.
The resolution primarily affects U.S. trade policy toward Burma, continuing restrictions on goods imported from the country. It is directed at the Burmese military government (the State Peace and Development Council) as a form of economic and political pressure, while expressing support for the National League for Democracy and ethnic minority groups seeking greater political participation in Burma. U.S. importers and businesses dealing in Burmese goods would also be affected by the continuation of these trade limits.
The bill was introduced on April 29, 2004, with bipartisan sponsorship, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. According to the Congressional Research Service, this resolution did not become law on its own; instead, its provisions were incorporated into other legislative vehicles that were subsequently enacted, meaning the substance of the import-restriction renewal took effect through those other enacted measures rather than through S.J.Res. 36 itself.
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Official summary
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 36 do?
- S.J.Res. 36 was a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to approve the renewal of import restrictions on Burma (Myanmar) that had originally been established under the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. That underlying law required periodic congressional approval to keep its import sanctions in effect, and this resolution formally provided that approval, citing the ruling military government's failure to move toward democratic reform and continued State Department support for maintaining sanctions. The resolution primarily affects U.S. trade policy toward Burma, continuing restrictions on goods imported from the country. It is directed at the Burmese military government (the State Peace and Development Council) as a form of economic and political pressure, while expressing support for the National League for Democracy and ethnic minority groups seeking greater political participation in Burma. U.S. importers and businesses dealing in Burmese goods would also be affected by the continuation of these trade limits. The bill was introduced on April 29, 2004, with bipartisan sponsorship, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. According to the Congressional Research Service, this resolution did not become law on its own; instead, its provisions were incorporated into other legislative vehicles that were subsequently enacted, meaning the substance of the import-restriction renewal took effect through those other enacted measures rather than through S.J.Res. 36 itself.
- Has S.J.Res. 36 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Apr 2004, S.J.Res. 36 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 36?
- S.J.Res. 36 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 53 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 36?
- Introduced (29 Apr 2004).
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