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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 5, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MEEKS:H.R. 5497.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.[Page H5601]
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H.R. 5497, Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57776
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on October 21, 2021
International Affairs
- Asia
- Bangladesh
- Bank accounts, deposits, capital
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Burma
- China
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Crimes against children
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Europe
- Evidence and witnesses
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Foreign and international banking
- Foreign and international corporations
- Foreign property
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Human rights
- International monetary system and foreign exchange
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Mining
- News media and reporting
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Religion
- Russia
- Sanctions
- Television and film
- Terrorism
- Thailand
- Trade restrictions
- United Nations
- Visas and passports
- War and emergency powers
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
- Women's rights
International Affairs
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Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021
This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.
The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (i.e., an individual or entity), including those that (1) knowingly operate in Burma's defense sector, (2) are responsible for or complicit in undermining Burma's democratic processes, or (3) are senior leaders in Burma's military or government. The Department of the Treasury must prohibit or impose strict conditions on certain accounts used to facilitate transactions for such sanctioned persons.
The President may impose sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise if such sanctions would support certain objectives, including reducing the Burmese military's ability to undermine democracy in Burma. The President may also prohibit imports of precious and semiprecious gemstones from Burma.
Before removing certain foreign persons from a list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons (commonly known as the SDN list), the President must certify to Congress that the person in question has not knowingly engaged in certain activities, such as supporting terrorism.
The bill authorizes Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development activities in Burma and the surrounding region to support democracy activists, humanitarian assistance, and reconciliation efforts. The State Department may (1) continue to assist organizations supporting political prisoners in Burma, and (2) provide assistance to entities investigating crimes against humanity.
The President must direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to vote and advocate for certain actions related to Burma, such as cutting off assistance to Burma's government.
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2022-04-21T11:44:26Z
Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 or the BURMA Act of 2022
This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.
The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (i.e., an individual or entity), including those that (1) knowingly operate in Burma's defense sector, (2) are responsible for or complicit in undermining Burma's democratic processes, or (3) are senior leaders in Burma's military or government. The Department of the Treasury must prohibit or impose strict conditions on certain accounts used to facilitate transactions for such sanctioned persons.
The President may impose sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise if such sanctions would support certain objectives, including reducing the Burmese military's ability to undermine democracy in Burma.
Before removing certain foreign persons from a list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons (commonly known as the SDN list), the President must certify to Congress that the person in question has not knowingly engaged in certain activities, such as supporting terrorism.
The bill authorizes Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development activities in Burma and the surrounding region to support democracy activists, humanitarian assistance, and reconciliation efforts. The State Department may (1) continue to assist organizations supporting political prisoners in Burma, and (2) provide assistance to entities investigating crimes against humanity.
The President must direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to vote and advocate for certain actions related to Burma, such as cutting off assistance to Burma's government.

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BURMA Act of 2021
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Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021
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To authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in Burma, and for other purposes.
- Referred in Senate
2022-04-07T04:00:00Z
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- Engrossed in House
2022-04-06T04:00:00Z
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- Introduced in House
2021-10-05T04:00:00Z
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