United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 418 — Urging the Government of Burma to end the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma.

Last action — On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3929)

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Summary

Recognizes the initial steps Burma has taken in transitioning from a military dictatorship to a quasi-civilian government, including the conditional release of some political prisoners, and calls for more progress to be made in critical areas of democracy, constitutional reform, and national reconciliation. Calls on the government of Burma to: (1) end persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, recognize the Rohingya as an indigenous ethnic group, and resolve their citizenship status; and (2) ensure respect for human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma. Calls on the United States and the international community to put pressure on Burma to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma. Calls on the United States to prioritize the removal of state-sanctioned discriminatory policies in its engagement with Burma.

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Action History

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3929)

  2. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 418.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3929-3932)

  4. Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  5. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

  8. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

  9. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  13. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1695)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 418 do?
Recognizes the initial steps Burma has taken in transitioning from a military dictatorship to a quasi-civilian government, including the conditional release of some political prisoners, and calls for more progress to be made in critical areas of democracy, constitutional reform, and national reconciliation. Calls on the government of Burma to: (1) end persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, recognize the Rohingya as an indigenous ethnic group, and resolve their citizenship status; and (2) ensure respect for human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma. Calls on the United States and the international community to put pressure on Burma to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma. Calls on the United States to prioritize the removal of state-sanctioned discriminatory policies in its engagement with Burma.
Who sponsors HRES 418?
HRES 418 is sponsored by James McGovern (D).
What is the current status of HRES 418?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 418?
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