No New Burma Funds Act
Keep World Bank loans to Burma's government on hold
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Keeps pressure on Burma (also called Myanmar) by telling the United States representative at the World Bank to keep pausing loans and payments to Burma's government
- Does not spend new American taxpayer money; it only guides how the United States votes at the World Bank
- Aims to support a return to democracy after the 2021 military takeover by cutting off easy government loans
- Day-to-day effect at home is small, but it shows who the United States stands with and may shape how we deal with Burma
- Lets the Treasury Secretary end the pause if keeping it is not in the national interest
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H4945)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H4945)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H4954-4955)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No New Burma Funds Act
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