Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
Public Law 109-251 · H.J.Res. 86 · 109th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Aug 1, 2006 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA-12)
Cosponsors (21): Rep. Bill Thomas, Rep. Pete King,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
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Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to extend from three years to six years after enactment of that Act the maximum duration of any renewal under it of import restrictions on Burmese products.
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution.
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Related bills
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S.J.Res. 38Identical bill
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Aug 1, 2006Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-251.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 27, 2006FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jul 26, 2006FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Jul 12, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Jul 11, 2006FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 86.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Shaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- May 19, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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