Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 or the BURMA Act of 2019
This act imposes sanctions, limits security assistance, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar).
The President shall impose sanctions against current or former officials who are responsible for or who supported serious human rights abuses in Burma, as well as against entities controlled by such officials and military-linked entities that provide such officials significant financial benefits. The sanctions shall include asset blocking and visa blocking.
The bill authorizes humanitarian aid for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region for various purposes, including aid for ethnic minorities targeted by Burma's military and support for voluntary resettlement of displaced persons. The bill also prohibits security assistance for or security cooperation with Burma's military and security forces, with exceptions for certain existing programs related to training, research, and reconciliation.
The Department of State shall maintain a publicly available website listing entities in Burma's gemstone sector that meet certain transparency and due-diligence requirements related to ownership, control, and supply-chain standards. The State Department shall also issue guidance for U.S. companies as to best practices for supply-chain due diligence when dealing with Burmese gemstone entities.
The State Department shall report to Congress on topics including (1) accountability for war crimes in Burma, (2) a strategy for promoting economic development in Burma, and (3) a strategy for U.S. engagement with Burma's military and security forces.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-25 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate |
| 2019-09-24 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2019-09-24 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 21 (Roll no. 541). (text: CR H7878-7883) | House floor actions |
| 2019-09-24 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7888-7889) | House floor actions |
| 2019-09-24 | 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 |
| 2019-09-24 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190. | House floor actions |
| 2019-09-24 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7878-7885) | House floor actions |
| 2019-09-24 | Floor | Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2019-06-20 | Committee | Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules. | House committee actions |
| 2019-06-20 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2019-06-20 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2019-06-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2019-06-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2019-06-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2019-06-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2019-06-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2019-06-11 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |