3.0.0 2330 2023-01-15T17:19:17Z 2023-01-15T17:19:17Z House H HR 2003-06-04 108 hsba00 Financial Services Committee House Standing hsba15 Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Subcommittee Referred to 2003-06-17T16:13:50Z hsba19 Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee Referred to 2003-06-17T16:09:15Z Discharged from 2003-07-11T22:10:08Z Referred to 2003-06-04T14:02:15Z hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing hswm04 Trade Subcommittee Referred to 2003-06-09T18:32:26Z Discharged from 2003-07-11T22:09:58Z Referred to 2003-06-04T14:02:10Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju01 Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee Discharged from 2003-06-23T21:20:43Z Referred to 2003-06-09T21:26:05Z Reported by 2003-07-11T22:09:04Z Markup by 2003-07-09T21:30:46Z Referred to 2003-06-04T14:02:20Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing hsfa05 Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Reported by 2003-06-10T15:23:28Z Markup by 2003-06-10T15:23:18Z Referred to 2003-06-10T15:23:00Z Reported by 2003-06-17T23:43:08Z Markup by 2003-06-12T21:37:34Z Referred to 2003-06-04T14:02:05Z H. Rept. 108-159,Part 1 H. Rept. 108-159,Part 2 Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2002 108 1182 S 2004-05-04 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4822-4824) Related bill CRS Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 108 1215 S 2003-06-11 Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 220. (text: CR S7700-7702) Related bill House 2003-07-28 Became Public Law No: 108-61. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2003-07-28 Became Public Law No: 108-61. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2003-07-28 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2003-07-28 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2003-07-22 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2003-07-22 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2003-07-17 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2003-07-16 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number: 280. Floor 280 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1081/vote_108_1_00280.xml Senate 108 2003-07-16T17:57:55Z 1 2003-07-16 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number: 280. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 280 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1081/vote_108_1_00280.xml Senate 108 2003-07-16T17:57:55Z 1 2003-07-16 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9440-9448, S9457) Floor 2003-07-15 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2003-07-15 12:23:13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2003-07-15 12:23:11 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 361). (text: CR 7/14/2003 H6670-6672) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 361 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll361.xml House 108 2003-07-15T16:23:11Z 1 2003-07-15 12:23:11 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 361).(text: CR 7/14/2003 H6670-6672) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 361 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll361.xml House 108 2003-07-15T16:23:11Z 1 2003-07-15 12:14:58 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6724-6725) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-07-14 17:43:06 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2003-07-14 17:20:16 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2330. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2003-07-14 17:20:13 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6670-6676) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-07-14 17:19:49 Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2003-07-11 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00106 2003-07-11 Committee on Financial Services discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2003-07-11 Committee on Financial Services discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2003-07-11 Committee on Ways and Means discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-07-11 Committee on Ways and Means discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-07-11 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-159, Part II. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2003-07-11 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-159, Part II. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2003-07-09 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-07-09 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-07-07 House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2003-07-07 House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2003-07-07 House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-06-23 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Discharged. Committee 2003-06-17 House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2003-06-17 House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2003-06-17 House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-06-17 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-159, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2003-06-17 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-159, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2003-06-17 hsba15 Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. Committee 2003-06-17 hsba19 Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. Committee 2003-06-12 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-06-12 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-06-10 hsfa05 Indo-Pacific Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended). Committee 2003-06-10 hsfa05 Indo-Pacific Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-06-10 hsfa05 Indo-Pacific Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. Committee 2003-06-09 hsju01 Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. Committee 2003-06-09 hswm04 Trade Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Committee 2003-06-04 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2003-06-04 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2003-06-04 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-06-04 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-04 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2003-06-04 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-04 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress L000090 Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] TOM LANTOS D CA 12 N K000210 Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] PETER KING R NY T. 3 2003-06-04 True H001022 Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] HENRY HYDE R IL J. 6 2003-06-04 True S000522 Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] CHRISTOPHER SMITH R NJ H. 4 2003-06-04 True R000053 Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] CHARLES RANGEL D NY B. 15 2003-06-04 True R000435 Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN R FL 18 2003-06-04 True M000639 Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] Robert Menendez D NJ 13 2003-06-04 True R000409 Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46] DANA ROHRABACHER R CA 46 2003-06-04 True F000010 Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] Eni Faleomavaega D AS F. H. 0 2003-06-04 True P000373 Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] JOSEPH PITTS R PA R. 16 2003-06-04 True L000263 Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] SANDER LEVIN D MI M. 12 2003-06-04 True S001143 Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] MARK SOUDER R IN EDWARD 3 2003-06-04 True A000022 Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] GARY ACKERMAN D NY L. 5 2003-06-04 True S000344 Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27] BRAD SHERMAN D CA 27 2003-06-04 True M000725 Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] GEORGE MILLER D CA 7 2003-06-04 True C001038 Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] JOSEPH CROWLEY D NY 7 2003-06-04 True H001031 Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13] JOSEPH HOEFFEL D PA M. 13 2003-06-04 True B000944 Rep. 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Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8] Chris Van Hollen D MD 8 2003-06-17 False 2003-06-19T04:00:00Z H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14550 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the House Committee on International Relations on June 16, 2003</p> 2003-06-19T04:00:00Z H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14550 Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the House Committee on International Relations on June 16, 2003 2003-07-11T04:00:00Z H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14610 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 9, 2003</p> 2003-07-11T04:00:00Z H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14610 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 9, 2003 2003-07-28T04:00:00Z H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14682 <p>Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 16, 2003</p> 2003-07-28T04:00:00Z H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14682 Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 16, 2003 Public Law 108-61 International Affairs Access to health care Alien property Armed Forces and National Security Arrest Bank deposits Bank records Burma Child labor Children's rights Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil-military relations Compulsory military service Congress Congress and foreign policy Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Detention of persons Development credit institutions Diplomacy Dissenters Drug abuse Drug law enforcement Drug traffic East Asia Economic assistance Economic development Economics and Public Finance Education Electronic government information Elementary and secondary education Employee rights Ethnic relations Europe European Union Extradition Families Finance and Financial Sector Forced labor Foreign Trade and International Finance Foreign banks and banking Foreign corporations Foreign leaders Foreign loans Freedom of association Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Government Operations and Politics Government ownership Government paperwork Government publicity Health Human rights Immigration Import restrictions Indictments Internet Labor and Employment Law Legislative resolutions Methamphetamine Military personnel Military regimes Minorities Money laundering Opposition (Political science) Political parties Political persecution Political prisoners President and foreign policy Public health Rape Religion Religious liberty Rule of law Sanctions (International law) Science, Technology, Communications Technical assistance Visas Web sites Women International Affairs 00 2003-06-04 Introduced in House 2003-07-16T19:32:29Z Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) of Burma or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control and take such action as may be necessary to secure them.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met.

Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association.

Urges the Secretary of State to use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups.

Authorizes the President to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.]]>

18 2003-06-17 Reported to House amended, Part I 2004-06-18T17:13:19Z Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is produced, mined, manufactured, grown, or assembled in Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and the Secretary of State reports to specified congressional committees that the SPDC no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers; (2) the SPDC has made measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government, including releasing all political prisoners, allowing freedom of speech, the press, and association, permitting the peaceful exercise of religion, and concluding an agreement with the democratic forces led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Burma's ethnic nationalities on the transfer of power to a civilian government through democratic elections under the rule of law; and (3) Burma has not been designated as a country that has failed demonstrably to make substantial efforts to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements and to take other effective counternarcotics measures, including the arrest and extradition of all individuals under U.S. indictment for narcotics trafficking, concrete and measurable actions to stem the flow of illicit drug money into Burma's banking system and economic enterprises, and actions to stop the manufacture and export of methamphetamines. Authorizes the President to: (1) waive such requirements if it is in the U.S. national interest; and (2) terminate the restrictions of this Act upon the request of a democratically elected government in Burma, provided that all the conditions of this Act are met.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the SPDC or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Authorizes the Secretary to take such action as may be necessary to secure such funds or assets.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension by such institution of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met.

(Sec. 6) Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate on a biannual basis with European Union (EU) representatives to allow officials of the United States and the European Union to ensure a high degree of coordination of lists of individuals banned from obtaining a visa by the EU for such reasons and those banned from receiving a visa from the United States.

(Sec. 7) Urges the Secretary of State to highlight the abysmal record of the SPDC to the international community and use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering political recognition and support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes the President to use all available resources to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) its short-and long-term programs and activities to support democracy activists in Burma, including a list of constraints on such programming; and (2) resources that will be necessary for the reconstruction of Burma after the SPDC is removed from power.

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19 2003-07-11 Reported to House amended, Part II 2004-06-18T17:15:53Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 17, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is produced, mined, manufactured, grown, or assembled in Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and the Secretary of State reports to specified congressional committees that the SPDC no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers; (2) the SPDC has made measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government, including releasing all political prisoners, allowing freedom of speech, the press, and association, permitting the peaceful exercise of religion, and concluding an agreement with the democratic forces led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Burma's ethnic nationalities on the transfer of power to a civilian government through democratic elections under the rule of law; and (3) Burma has not been designated as a country that has failed demonstrably to make substantial efforts to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements and to take other effective counternarcotics measures, including the arrest and extradition of all individuals under U.S. indictment for narcotics trafficking, concrete and measurable actions to stem the flow of illicit drug money into Burma's banking system and economic enterprises, and actions to stop the manufacture and export of methamphetamines. Authorizes the President to: (1) waive such requirements if it is in the U.S. national interest; and (2) terminate the restrictions of this Act upon the request of a democratically elected government in Burma, provided that all the conditions of this Act are met.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the SPDC or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Authorizes the Secretary to take such action as may be necessary to secure such funds or assets.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension by such institution of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met.

(Sec. 6) Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate on a biannual basis with European Union (EU) representatives to allow officials of the United States and the European Union to ensure a high degree of coordination of lists of individuals banned from obtaining a visa by the EU for such reasons and those banned from receiving a visa from the United States.

(Sec. 7) Urges the Secretary of State to highlight the abysmal record of the SPDC to the international community and use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering political recognition and support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes the President to use all available resources to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) its short-and long-term programs and activities to support democracy activists in Burma, including a list of constraints on such programming; and (2) resources that will be necessary for the reconstruction of Burma after the SPDC is removed from power.

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36 2003-07-15 Passed House amended 2003-09-23T19:51:37Z Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is a product of Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and the Secretary of State reports to specified congressional committees that the SPDC no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers; (2) the SPDC has made measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government, including releasing all political prisoners, allowing freedom of speech, the press, and association, permitting the peaceful exercise of religion, and concluding an agreement with the democratic forces led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Burma's ethnic nationalities on the transfer of power to a civilian government through democratic elections under the rule of law; and (3) Burma has not been designated as a country that has failed demonstrably to make substantial efforts to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements and to take other effective counternarcotics measures, including the arrest and extradition of all individuals under U.S. indictment for narcotics trafficking, concrete and measurable actions to stem the flow of illicit drug money into Burma's banking system and economic enterprises, and actions to stop the manufacture and export of methamphetamines. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if it is in the U.S. national interest.

(Sec. 4) Directs the President to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the SPDC or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Authorizes the President to: (1) take such action as may be necessary to impose a sanctions regime to freeze such funds or assets; and (2) delegate such duties and authorities to appropriate Federal officers or other officials.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension by such institution of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met.

(Sec. 6) Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate on a biannual basis with European Union (EU) representatives to allow officials of the United States and the European Union to ensure a high degree of coordination of lists of individuals banned from obtaining a visa by the EU for such reasons and those banned from receiving a visa from the United States.

(Sec. 7) Urges the Secretary of State to highlight the abysmal record of the SPDC to the international community and use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering political recognition and support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes the President to use all available resources to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the State Department's short-and long-term programs and activities to support democracy activists in Burma, including a list of constraints on such programming; (2) resources that will be necessary for the reconstruction of Burma after the SPDC is removed from power; (3) U.S. bilateral and multilateral measures by the U.S. and other governments to promote human rights and democracy in Burma; (4) the extent to which actions related to trade with Burma under this Act have been effective in improving conditions in Burma (including human rights violations, arrest and detention of democracy activists, forced and child labor, and the status of dialogue between the SPDC and the NLD and ethnic minorities), and in furthering U.S. policy objectives toward Burma; and (5) the impact of actions relating to trade taken under this Act on other U.S. national security, economic, and foreign policy interests, including relations with countries friendly to the United States.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes the President to terminate the import restrictions in this Act upon the request of a democratically elected government in Burma, provided all the conditions contained in this Act have been met. States that the import restrictions of this Act shall expire one year after enactment of this Act, unless renewed by Congress with a joint resolution meeting certain requirements. Authorizes annual renewals of this Act by joint resolution for up to three years.]]>

82 2003-07-16 Passed Senate without amendment 2003-09-23T19:53:59Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 15, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is a product of Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and the Secretary of State reports to specified congressional committees that the SPDC no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers; (2) the SPDC has made measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government, including releasing all political prisoners, allowing freedom of speech, the press, and association, permitting the peaceful exercise of religion, and concluding an agreement with the democratic forces led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Burma's ethnic nationalities on the transfer of power to a civilian government through democratic elections under the rule of law; and (3) Burma has not been designated as a country that has failed demonstrably to make substantial efforts to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements and to take other effective counternarcotics measures, including the arrest and extradition of all individuals under U.S. indictment for narcotics trafficking, concrete and measurable actions to stem the flow of illicit drug money into Burma's banking system and economic enterprises, and actions to stop the manufacture and export of methamphetamines. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if it is in the U.S. national interest.

(Sec. 4) Directs the President to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the SPDC or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Authorizes the President to: (1) take such action as may be necessary to impose a sanctions regime to freeze such funds or assets; and (2) delegate such duties and authorities to appropriate Federal officers or other officials.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension by such institution of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met.

(Sec. 6) Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate on a biannual basis with European Union (EU) representatives to allow officials of the United States and the European Union to ensure a high degree of coordination of lists of individuals banned from obtaining a visa by the EU for such reasons and those banned from receiving a visa from the United States.

(Sec. 7) Urges the Secretary of State to highlight the abysmal record of the SPDC to the international community and use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering political recognition and support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes the President to use all available resources to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the State Department's short-and long-term programs and activities to support democracy activists in Burma, including a list of constraints on such programming; (2) resources that will be necessary for the reconstruction of Burma after the SPDC is removed from power; (3) U.S. bilateral and multilateral measures by the U.S. and other governments to promote human rights and democracy in Burma; (4) the extent to which actions related to trade with Burma under this Act have been effective in improving conditions in Burma (including human rights violations, arrest and detention of democracy activists, forced and child labor, and the status of dialogue between the SPDC and the NLD and ethnic minorities), and in furthering U.S. policy objectives toward Burma; and (5) the impact of actions relating to trade taken under this Act on other U.S. national security, economic, and foreign policy interests, including relations with countries friendly to the United States.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes the President to terminate the import restrictions in this Act upon the request of a democratically elected government in Burma, provided all the conditions contained in this Act have been met. States that the import restrictions of this Act shall expire one year after enactment of this Act, unless renewed by Congress with a joint resolution meeting certain requirements. Authorizes annual renewals of this Act by joint resolution for up to three years.]]>

49 2003-07-28 Public Law 2003-09-23T19:56:53Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 15, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is a product of Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and the Secretary of State reports to specified congressional committees that the SPDC no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers; (2) the SPDC has made measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government, including releasing all political prisoners, allowing freedom of speech, the press, and association, permitting the peaceful exercise of religion, and concluding an agreement with the democratic forces led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Burma's ethnic nationalities on the transfer of power to a civilian government through democratic elections under the rule of law; and (3) Burma has not been designated as a country that has failed demonstrably to make substantial efforts to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements and to take other effective counternarcotics measures, including the arrest and extradition of all individuals under U.S. indictment for narcotics trafficking, concrete and measurable actions to stem the flow of illicit drug money into Burma's banking system and economic enterprises, and actions to stop the manufacture and export of methamphetamines. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if it is in the U.S. national interest.

(Sec. 4) Directs the President to direct any U.S. financial institution holding funds of the SPDC or the assets of individuals who hold senior positions in the SPDC or its political arm, the Union Solidarity Development Association, to report those assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Authorizes the President to: (1) take such action as may be necessary to impose a sanctions regime to freeze such funds or assets; and (2) delegate such duties and authorities to appropriate Federal officers or other officials.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose any extension by such institution of a loan or financial or technical assistance to Burma until the requirements of this Act are met.

(Sec. 6) Authorizes the President to deny visas and entry to the former and present leadership of the SPDC or the Union Solidarity Development Association. Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate on a biannual basis with European Union (EU) representatives to allow officials of the United States and the European Union to ensure a high degree of coordination of lists of individuals banned from obtaining a visa by the EU for such reasons and those banned from receiving a visa from the United States.

(Sec. 7) Urges the Secretary of State to highlight the abysmal record of the SPDC to the international community and use all appropriate fora, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and Asian Nations Regional Forum, to encourage other states to restrict financial resources to the SPDC and Burmese companies while offering political recognition and support to Burma's democratic movement, including the National League for Democracy and Burma's ethnic groups.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes the President to use all available resources to assist Burmese democracy activists dedicated to nonviolent opposition to the regime in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the State Department's short-and long-term programs and activities to support democracy activists in Burma, including a list of constraints on such programming; (2) resources that will be necessary for the reconstruction of Burma after the SPDC is removed from power; (3) U.S. bilateral and multilateral measures by the U.S. and other governments to promote human rights and democracy in Burma; (4) the extent to which actions related to trade with Burma under this Act have been effective in improving conditions in Burma (including human rights violations, arrest and detention of democracy activists, forced and child labor, and the status of dialogue between the SPDC and the NLD and ethnic minorities), and in furthering U.S. policy objectives toward Burma; and (5) the impact of actions relating to trade taken under this Act on other U.S. national security, economic, and foreign policy interests, including relations with countries friendly to the United States.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes the President to terminate the import restrictions in this Act upon the request of a democratically elected government in Burma, provided all the conditions contained in this Act have been met. States that the import restrictions of this Act shall expire one year after enactment of this Act, unless renewed by Congress with a joint resolution meeting certain requirements. Authorizes annual renewals of this Act by joint resolution for up to three years.]]>

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 Display Title Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 Official Title as Introduced To sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen Burma's democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Passed House Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 H House Short Titles as Introduced Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 Short Titles as Enacted Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 Short Titles as Passed Senate Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 S Senate Short Titles as Reported to House Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 H House Enrolled Bill Engrossed in House 2003-07-15T04:00:00Z Received in Senate 2003-07-15T04:00:00Z Reported in House 2003-07-11T04:00:00Z Introduced in House 2003-06-04T04:00:00Z 2003-07-29T03:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-108publ61/xml/PLAW-108publ61.xml Public Law 2003-07-28 Became Public Law No: 108-61. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.