H.R. 5497 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
BURMA Act of 2021
H.R. 5497 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Oct 5, 2021, sponsored by Gregory W. Meeks with 84 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Oct 5, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 84
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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 Burm…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 5, 2021
- Passed the HouseApr 6, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Apr 7, 2022)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
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