A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Latest action (15 Jun 2004): Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
S.J.Res. 39 is a joint resolution in which Congress would formally approve renewing the import restrictions established under section 3(a)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. That underlying 2003 law had imposed restrictions on imports from Burma (Myanmar) and required periodic congressional approval to keep those restrictions in effect. This resolution is the vehicle for providing that approval so the import restrictions would continue rather than lapse.
The resolution primarily affects U.S. trade policy toward Burma, and by extension businesses and importers dealing in Burmese goods, as well as U.S. foreign policy toward the Burmese government. It does not create new restrictions but continues existing ones by securing the congressional sign-off required under the original statute.
The resolution was introduced on June 7, 2004, by Senator Mitch McConnell with broad bipartisan cosponsorship, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee under an expedited procedure specified in Public Law 108-61. On June 15, 2004, the Finance Committee reported it favorably without amendment. According to the Congressional Research Service, this resolution's provisions were ultimately incorporated into other resolutions that were enacted into law, meaning S.J.Res. 39 itself did not proceed further as a standalone measure.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Timeline
15 Jun 2004
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 39 do?
- S.J.Res. 39 is a joint resolution in which Congress would formally approve renewing the import restrictions established under section 3(a)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. That underlying 2003 law had imposed restrictions on imports from Burma (Myanmar) and required periodic congressional approval to keep those restrictions in effect. This resolution is the vehicle for providing that approval so the import restrictions would continue rather than lapse. The resolution primarily affects U.S. trade policy toward Burma, and by extension businesses and importers dealing in Burmese goods, as well as U.S. foreign policy toward the Burmese government. It does not create new restrictions but continues existing ones by securing the congressional sign-off required under the original statute. The resolution was introduced on June 7, 2004, by Senator Mitch McConnell with broad bipartisan cosponsorship, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee under an expedited procedure specified in Public Law 108-61. On June 15, 2004, the Finance Committee reported it favorably without amendment. According to the Congressional Research Service, this resolution's provisions were ultimately incorporated into other resolutions that were enacted into law, meaning S.J.Res. 39 itself did not proceed further as a standalone measure.
- Has S.J.Res. 39 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Jun 2004, S.J.Res. 39 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 39?
- S.J.Res. 39 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 53 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 39?
- Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (15 Jun 2004).
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