S. 2069 · 116th Congress
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ed Markey
- Introduced
- 2019-07-10
- Latest action
- 2019-07-10 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
This bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.