A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Latest action (30 Jun 2010): Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, S.J.Res. 29, proposes to renew import restrictions previously established for Burma under the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Specifically, it seeks to continue restrictions mentioned in sections 3(a)(1), 3A(b)(1), and 3A(c)(1) of that earlier law.
The renewal of these import restrictions would affect trade between the United States and Burma. The original Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 was related to issues such as human rights and protest within Burma. This joint resolution is intended to extend the existing trade limitations.
As of the provided information, S.J.Res. 29 was introduced in May 2010. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, which then ordered it reported without amendment in June 2010. The bill was reported on July 14, 2010.
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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
30 Jun 2010
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 29 do?
- This bill, S.J.Res. 29, proposes to renew import restrictions previously established for Burma under the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Specifically, it seeks to continue restrictions mentioned in sections 3(a)(1), 3A(b)(1), and 3A(c)(1) of that earlier law. The renewal of these import restrictions would affect trade between the United States and Burma. The original Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 was related to issues such as human rights and protest within Burma. This joint resolution is intended to extend the existing trade limitations. As of the provided information, S.J.Res. 29 was introduced in May 2010. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, which then ordered it reported without amendment in June 2010. The bill was reported on July 14, 2010.
- Has S.J.Res. 29 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jun 2010, S.J.Res. 29 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 29?
- S.J.Res. 29 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 68 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 29?
- Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (30 Jun 2010).
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