A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
Latest action (23 Jul 2009): Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, S.J.Res. 17, would extend the President's authority to ban the import of products from Burma for an additional three years. Specifically, it amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to change a six-year term to nine years, thereby renewing these import restrictions.
The bill affects the United States' ability to restrict trade with Burma and, by extension, potentially impacts trade relations and foreign policy related to that country. It requires Congressional approval for the renewal of these existing import bans.
This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate on June 9, 2009, and has been reported out of the Committee on Finance without amendment. It is currently awaiting further action by the full Senate. If enacted, it will take effect either upon enactment or on July 26, 2009, whichever date comes first.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products.
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act.
Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2009, whichever occurs first.
Timeline
23 Jul 2009
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 17 do?
- This bill, S.J.Res. 17, would extend the President's authority to ban the import of products from Burma for an additional three years. Specifically, it amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to change a six-year term to nine years, thereby renewing these import restrictions. The bill affects the United States' ability to restrict trade with Burma and, by extension, potentially impacts trade relations and foreign policy related to that country. It requires Congressional approval for the renewal of these existing import bans. This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate on June 9, 2009, and has been reported out of the Committee on Finance without amendment. It is currently awaiting further action by the full Senate. If enacted, it will take effect either upon enactment or on July 26, 2009, whichever date comes first.
- Has S.J.Res. 17 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2009, S.J.Res. 17 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 17?
- S.J.Res. 17 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 65 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 17?
- Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (23 Jul 2009).
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