Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's security services and calls on Burma's Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, to end such attacks in the state of Rakhine.
Expresses appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for providing refuge to those fleeing violence.
Condemns the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army attacks but warns that these attacks do not justify the response that has resulted in severe human rights violations and atrocities against civilians.
Calls on Burma's government and military and security forces to: (1) implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and (2) allow humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced persons.
Urges support and access for the United Nations Fact Finding Mission to Burma.
Calls on Burma's military and government to allow refugees to return to Burma and to change laws and policies that have contributed to insecurity in Rakhine.
Calls on the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights abuses, including members of Burma's military and security services.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-07 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate |
| 2017-12-06 | Floor | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-06 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-06 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643) | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-06 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (CR H9703-9704) | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 90. | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9643-9648) | House floor actions |
| 2017-12-05 | Floor | Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2017-11-15 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2017-11-15 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2017-11-07 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2017-11-07 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |