Senate Bill 20 - A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-01-31

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

Alternative Names

A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Asia

Burma

Detention of persons

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Human rights

International organizations and cooperation

Internet, web applications, social media

Multilateral development programs

News media and reporting

Protest and dissent

Racial and ethnic relations

Sanctions

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Trade restrictions

Travel and tourism

United Nations

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

3/14/2024, 12:40 PM

This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also cal...

Congress
118
Number
SRES - 20
Introduced on
2023-01-31
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/25/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary


This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also cal...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Asia•
Burma•
Detention of persons•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Human rights•
International organizations and cooperation•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Multilateral development programs•
News media and reporting•
Protest and dissent•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Sanctions•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
Trade restrictions•
Travel and tourism•
United Nations

Comments

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Member:  Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/20/2023

This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also cal...

Latest Action7/25/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.