S.Res. 20 · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Stage: Reported from committee
Sponsor: Benjamin Cardin
Introduced: 2023-01-31
Latest action: 2023-07-25 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Subjects

International affairs

Asia

International organizations and cooperation

Racial and ethnic relations

Human rights

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

United Nations

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Burma

Internet, web applications, social media

News media and reporting

Protest and dissent

Detention of persons

Multilateral development programs

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Sanctions

Trade restrictions

Travel and tourism