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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.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 85
Bill 118 HRES 85, 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 purpose of this resolution is to urge the United Nations Security Council to take action against the military of Burma, also known as Myanmar, by imposing an arms embargo.
The resolution highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and violence perpetrated by the military in Burma against its own citizens, particularly the Rohingya Muslim minority. It emphasizes the need for the international community to hold the military accountable for its actions and to prevent further violence and human rights violations.
The resolution calls on the United Nations Security Council to immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma in order to restrict their access to weapons and equipment that could be used to commit further atrocities. It also urges the Security Council to consider additional measures to address the situation in Burma and to support efforts to promote peace, stability, and respect for human rights in the country. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 85 is a non-partisan effort to address the ongoing crisis in Burma and to advocate for international action to protect the rights and safety of the Burmese people. It reflects the concerns of members of the House of Representatives about the situation in Burma and their commitment to promoting peace and human rights around the world.
The resolution highlights the ongoing human rights abuses and violence perpetrated by the military in Burma against its own citizens, particularly the Rohingya Muslim minority. It emphasizes the need for the international community to hold the military accountable for its actions and to prevent further violence and human rights violations.
The resolution calls on the United Nations Security Council to immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma in order to restrict their access to weapons and equipment that could be used to commit further atrocities. It also urges the Security Council to consider additional measures to address the situation in Burma and to support efforts to promote peace, stability, and respect for human rights in the country. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 85 is a non-partisan effort to address the ongoing crisis in Burma and to advocate for international action to protect the rights and safety of the Burmese people. It reflects the concerns of members of the House of Representatives about the situation in Burma and their commitment to promoting peace and human rights around the world.
Congressional Summary of HRES 85
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 85
Bill HRES 85 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HRES 85 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HRES 85's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 85
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 85
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 85
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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