BRAVE Burma Act
Congress seeks longer Burma sanctions, new Trump determinations, and a Special Envoy role
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Extends a U.S. law aimed at holding Burma’s military and backers accountable by keeping it in effect longer (from 8 to 10 years).
- Requires the President to regularly decide whether certain Burma-linked targets should face sanctions, including a major Burmese bank and people tied to jet fuel used by the military.
- Directs the Treasury Department to push the International Monetary Fund to avoid boosting Burma’s voting share if the military council is running the country, unless the President grants a national-interest waiver.
- Creates a Senate-confirmed U.S. Special Envoy for Burma to coordinate sanctions, diplomacy, partners, and U.S. aid focused on restoring peace and a civilian-led democratic government.
- Pushes for more coordinated international pressure, including working with allies on arms limits and sanctions, and urging China and Russia to reduce support for Burma’s military.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2080)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2080)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce BRAVE Burma Act Amid Myanmar Junta’s Deadly Airstrikes
Summarizes the BRAVE Burma Act (H.R. 3190), highlighting proposed sanctions (including Myanma Economic Bank and jet-fuel-related actors) and a special envoy concept.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
BRAVE Burma Act
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