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- H.RES.898
H.RES.898: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a meaningful tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, and the full restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movem
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (15 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Insists that Burma's military regime begin a political dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and ethnic nationalities toward national reconciliation, and the restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and human rights. Demands the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, Kyaw Zaw Lwin (a Burmese born American citizen), and all other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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 Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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| Nov. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |