Congress seeks longer Burma sanctions, new Trump determinations, and a Special Envoy role
The BRAVE Burma Act passed the House and is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to take action. Nothing has happened with this bill since February 2026, so it is currently stalled. It is common for bills that pass the House to never receive a vote in the Senate.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8863 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8863 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
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.
Covers reintroduction of H.R. 3190 (BRAVE Burma Act) and describes the bill’s sanctions focus and stated goals related to Burma’s military leadership.
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.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
BRAVE Burma Act
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