S.Res. 139 · 112th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should take certain actions with respect to the Government of Burma.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2011-04-08
Latest action
2011-04-08 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) report to Congress regarding the volume of ships and planes from North Korea visiting Burma via China and elsewhere in 2009, 2010, and through March 2011; (2) call for an international investigation into allegations of international crimes against civilians in Burma by the government of Burma; (3) seek the assistance of U.S. friends and allies, including Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, to encourage the release of all remaining political prisoners in Burma; and (4) encourage neighboring countries to establish safe havens for Burmese child soldiers.