Senate Bill 3696
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 29, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3696
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
This bill addresses the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) related to the displacement of the Rohingya people. Specifically, the bill authorizes humanitarian assistance and reconciliation programs in the region, establishes prohibitions on military and security assistance for Burma's armed forces, and places sanctions and visa or import restrictions on various Burmese officials and goods.
November 29, 2018
11/29/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
11/29/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:54 PM