Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.

3/5/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 106

Bill 119 HRES 106, also known as Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls for the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action in imposing an arms embargo against the military of Burma, also known as Myanmar.

The resolution highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and violence committed by the Burmese military against its own citizens, particularly the Rohingya minority population. It emphasizes the need for the international community to take a stand against these atrocities and to hold the military accountable for its actions.

The resolution urges the United Nations Security Council to impose an arms embargo as a means of putting pressure on the Burmese military to end its human rights abuses and engage in meaningful dialogue with the civilian government and ethnic minority groups. It also calls on the United States government to work with its international partners to push for the implementation of this embargo. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 106 seeks to address the ongoing crisis in Burma and to promote peace, stability, and respect for human rights in the region. It underscores the importance of international cooperation and action in addressing conflicts and human rights abuses around the world.

Congressional Summary of HRES 106

This resolution states that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma (Myanmar) and hold it accountable for its ongoing violations of human rights.

Current Status of Bill HRES 106

Bill HRES 106 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 4, 2025. Bill HRES 106 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HRES 106's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 106

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
42
Democrat Cosponsors
33
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 106

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 106

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.
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