Senate Bill 2069
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2069
Congress
116
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 Political Prisoners Assistance Act
This bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall 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.
July 10, 2019
07/10/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/10/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:43 PM