A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Latest action (29 Jun 2005): Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, S.J.Res. 18, proposes to renew import restrictions that were originally put in place by the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Essentially, it seeks to continue limiting the types of goods that can be imported into the United States from Burma (now Myanmar).
The measure affects international trade between the U.S. and Burma. By renewing these restrictions, Congress would be signaling continued policy regarding economic relations with Burma, which has implications for its government and people.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 10, 2005, and has since been reported out of the Committee on Finance without amendment. It is currently listed on the Senate calendar and will proceed to further consideration by the full Senate. If passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, it would become law.
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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 certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Timeline
29 Jun 2005
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 18 do?
- This bill, S.J.Res. 18, proposes to renew import restrictions that were originally put in place by the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Essentially, it seeks to continue limiting the types of goods that can be imported into the United States from Burma (now Myanmar). The measure affects international trade between the U.S. and Burma. By renewing these restrictions, Congress would be signaling continued policy regarding economic relations with Burma, which has implications for its government and people. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 10, 2005, and has since been reported out of the Committee on Finance without amendment. It is currently listed on the Senate calendar and will proceed to further consideration by the full Senate. If passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, it would become law.
- Has S.J.Res. 18 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Jun 2005, S.J.Res. 18 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 18?
- S.J.Res. 18 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 46 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 18?
- Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (29 Jun 2005).
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