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- H.J.RES.56
H.J.RES.56: Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (19 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Title I: Approving the Renewal of Import Restrictions Contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 101) Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. (Sec. 102) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution. (Sec. 103) Amends the Consolidated Omnibus...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, 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.J. Res. 56.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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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: 111-42.
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| June 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |