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H.R.2327

H.R.2327: Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act

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About This Bill

Introduced April 15, 2019
Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Andy Levin (D-Mich.)

Bill Cosponsors

22 (19 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Sept. 25, 2019
Engrossed in House - Sept. 24, 2019
Introduced in House - April 15, 2019

Bill Summary

Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act This bill directs the Department of State to continue assisting civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance may include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 25, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 24, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7877)
Sept. 24, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7877-7878)
Sept. 24, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 24, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 24, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2327.
Sept. 24, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 24, 2019	Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
June 20, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
June 20, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 20, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 15, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 15, 2019	Introduced in the House by Andy Levin (D-Mich.)

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