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- S.J.RES.17
S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution 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 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (37 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 29 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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. Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2009, whichever occurs first.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 127.
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By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-63.
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| June 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |