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US SJRes43
US SJRes43A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
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112th Congress
Bill Summary
Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs first.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution approves the renewal of import restrictions on products from Burma, also known as Myanmar, as established by the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. This renewal extends the President's authority to ban these imports for an additional three years, specifically by amending the original Act to change the duration from nine years to twelve years. The resolution is considered a "renewal resolution" and will become effective either upon its enactment or on July 26, 2012, whichever date comes first, continuing the United States' policy of imposing economic sanctions on Burma.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (18)
Daniel Akaka (D),
John Boozman (R),
Daniel Coats (R),
Thad Cochran (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Tom Harkin (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Kay Hutchison (R),
Mike Johanns (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Joseph Lieberman (I),
John McCain (R),
Mitch McConnell (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution. (on 06/14/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/43/all-info |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112sjres43is/pdf/BILLS-112sjres43is.pdf.pdf |
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