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- H.R.2330
H.R.2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 4, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (42 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is a product of Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-159, Part I.
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House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003.
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House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003.
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House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003.
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Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Discharged.
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House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003.
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House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003.
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House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-159, Part II.
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Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
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Committee on Financial Services discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
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Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2330.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 361).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number: 280.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 108-61.
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| June 4, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |