A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the severely deteriorating human rights situation in Burma.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Oct 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding the human rights situation in Burma and the detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. It calls for her immediate and unconditional release, along with that of all political prisoners. The resolution also demands an end to the crackdown on peaceful protesters and urges the Burmese military regime to begin political dialogue with opposition groups for national reconciliation and the restoration of democracy.
The resolution affects the government of Burma by condemning its actions and demanding changes in its policies. It also calls on China and other countries supporting Burma's military junta to end their support until the violent campaign against protests ceases and political demands are met. Furthermore, it urges global governments, including the EU and ASEAN, to tighten sanctions and calls for the UN Security Council to consider multilateral sanctions and an arms embargo.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both chambers of Congress.
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Official summary
Condemns the Burmese junta's crackdown on peaceful protesters in the strongest possible terms, and demands that the junta end its violent crackdown on dissent.
Demands that the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other countries that provide political and economic support to Burma's military junta end such support until the Burmese regime's violent campaign against peaceful protest has ceased and the Burmese government has met the opposition's political demands.
Insists that Burma's military regime begin a tripartite political dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and ethnic nationalities toward national reconciliation and the full restoration of democracy.
Demands the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.
Calls on governments around the world, including the nations of the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to tighten their sanctions against Burma.
Calls on the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution imposing multilateral sanctions on Burma's military regime, including a complete arms embargo, and to take other appropriate action to respond to the growing threat the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) poses in Burma.
Calls on the U.S. government to work with its global partners to bring to justice those Burmese military and government leaders who have ordered or participated in any massacre during or after the protests or who may be guilty of crimes against humanity.
Calls on the members of ASEAN to suspend Burma's membership in such organization.
Timeline
3 Oct 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 200 do?
- This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding the human rights situation in Burma and the detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. It calls for her immediate and unconditional release, along with that of all political prisoners. The resolution also demands an end to the crackdown on peaceful protesters and urges the Burmese military regime to begin political dialogue with opposition groups for national reconciliation and the restoration of democracy. The resolution affects the government of Burma by condemning its actions and demanding changes in its policies. It also calls on China and other countries supporting Burma's military junta to end their support until the violent campaign against protests ceases and political demands are met. Furthermore, it urges global governments, including the EU and ASEAN, to tighten sanctions and calls for the UN Security Council to consider multilateral sanctions and an arms embargo. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both chambers of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 200 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 200. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 200?
- H.Con.Res. 200 was sponsored by Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (R-NY), with 41 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 200?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (3 Oct 2007).
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