House Bill 8744
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8744
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress an assessment of the persecution of the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim group in Burma (Myanmar), by Burma's military and security forces, and whether the situation constitutes genocide under U.S. law.
November 12, 2020
11/20/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
11/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:17 PM