A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Latest action (23 Jul 2007): Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
This joint resolution, S.J.Res. 16, would approve the continuation of import restrictions that were first established by the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. In concrete terms, this means that the existing ban on certain goods imported from Burma (Myanmar) would remain in place. The resolution specifically calls for the renewal of these restrictions, which were originally put in place to address concerns related to human rights and democracy in Burma.
The bill affects trade between the United States and Burma by maintaining the current limitations on imports. Its primary purpose is to continue the policy of restricting trade as a means of influencing conditions within Burma. The policy area is identified as Foreign Trade and International Finance.
S.J.Res. 16 was introduced in the Senate in June 2007 and has been referred to the Committee on Finance. In July 2007, the committee ordered the resolution to be reported favorably without amendment. If passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President, it would officially approve the renewal of the import restrictions.
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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
23 Jul 2007
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 16 do?
- This joint resolution, S.J.Res. 16, would approve the continuation of import restrictions that were first established by the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. In concrete terms, this means that the existing ban on certain goods imported from Burma (Myanmar) would remain in place. The resolution specifically calls for the renewal of these restrictions, which were originally put in place to address concerns related to human rights and democracy in Burma. The bill affects trade between the United States and Burma by maintaining the current limitations on imports. Its primary purpose is to continue the policy of restricting trade as a means of influencing conditions within Burma. The policy area is identified as Foreign Trade and International Finance. S.J.Res. 16 was introduced in the Senate in June 2007 and has been referred to the Committee on Finance. In July 2007, the committee ordered the resolution to be reported favorably without amendment. If passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President, it would officially approve the renewal of the import restrictions.
- Has S.J.Res. 16 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2007, S.J.Res. 16 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 16?
- S.J.Res. 16 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 60 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 16?
- Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (23 Jul 2007).
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