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- S.RES.105
S.RES.105: A resolution condemning the coup in Burma and calling for measures to ensure the safety of the Burmese people, including Rohingya, who have been threatened and displaced by a campaign of genocide conducted by the Burmese military.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 11, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (23 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 11, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar) and calls on Burmese authorities to allow journalists, human rights organizations, United Nations monitors, and humanitarian actors full and safe access to every part of the country. The resolution also asks neighboring countries to provide immediate and direct cross-border assistance to address the humanitarian needs of refugees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 11, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1504-1505)
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| March 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |