Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007

To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.

12/19/2007--Passed Senate amended. Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 -
(Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy to:
(1) condemn the repression carried out by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC);
(2) support a peaceful transition to constitutional democracy in Burma; and
(3) hold accountable individuals responsible for the repression of peaceful political activity in Burma.
(Sec. 5) Directs the President to submit to Congress a list of:
(1) SPDC officials who play or have played a substantial role in political repression in Burma or in the commission of human rights abuses; and
(2) other Burmese SPDC supporters. Subjects persons so identified to U.S. entry prohibition and financial sanctions (blocked property, financial transaction prohibitions, and banking sanctions). Exempts medical and humanitarian assistance and certain financial transactions from such restrictions. Authorizes additional waivers for diplomatic and travel purposes. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to certain civil and criminal penalties. Terminates such prohibitions upon a presidential certification to Congress that the SPDC has:
(1) released all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of the National League for Democracy;
(2) entered into a dialogue with democratic forces led by the National League for Democracy and the ethnic minorities of Burma on transitioning to democratic government; and
(3) allowed humanitarian access to populations affected by armed conflict in all regions of Burma. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibitions if it is in the national interests of the United States.
(Sec. 6) Amends the the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to prohibit the importation into the United States of Burmese gems, teak, or other hardwood timber.
(Sec. 7) Directs the President to appoint a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma.
(Sec. 8) Expresses the sense of Congress that:
(1) the United States encourages the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take more steps to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma; and
(2) the international community should increase support for nongovernmental organizations attempting to meet the humanitarian needs of the Burmese people. Authorizes:
(1) the President to assist nonviolent democracy activists in their efforts to promote freedom, democracy, and human rights in Burma; and
(2) the Secretary of the Treasury to issue multi-year licenses for humanitarian or religious activities in Burma. Authorizes appropriations, with a limitation.
(Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on countries that provide military aid to Burma.
(Sec. 12) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should lead U.N. Security Council efforts to impose an international arms embargo on Burma.


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Sponsor

• Rep. Tom Lantos [D, CA-12]
• and 40 Co-Sponsors
  • Rep. Gary Ackerman [D, NY-5]
  • Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D, OR-3]
  • Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D, GU-0]
  • Rep. Dan Burton [R, IN-5]
  • Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8]
  • Rep. Joseph Crowley [D, NY-7]
  • Rep. Susan Davis [D, CA-53]
  • Rep. Peter DeFazio [D, OR-4]
  • Rep. William Delahunt [D, MA-10]
  • Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D, CT-3]
  • Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D, TX-25]
  • Rep. Eliot Engel [D, NY-17]
  • Rep. Anna Eshoo [D, CA-14]
  • Rep. Barney Frank [D, MA-4]
  • Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7]
  • Rep. Rush Holt [D, NJ-12]
  • Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18]
  • Rep. Patrick Kennedy [D, RI-1]
  • Rep. Peter King [R, NY-3]
  • Rep. James Langevin [D, RI-2]
  • Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D, NY-14]
  • Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R, MI-11]
  • Rep. James McGovern [D, MA-3]
  • Rep. George Miller [D, CA-7]
  • Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8]
  • Rep. John Olver [D, MA-1]
  • Rep. Joseph Pitts [R, PA-16]
  • Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R, FL-18]
  • Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D, IL-9]
  • Rep. Brad Sherman [D, CA-27]
  • Rep. Christopher Smith [R, NJ-4]
  • Rep. Mark Souder [R, IN-3]
  • Rep. Ellen Tauscher [D, CA-10]
  • Rep. Christopher Van Hollen [D, MD-8]
  • Rep. Zach Wamp [R, TN-3]
  • Rep. Maxine Waters [D, CA-35]
  • Rep. Peter Welch [D, VT-0]
  • Rep. Frank Wolf [R, VA-10]
  • Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D, CA-6]
  • Rep. David Wu [D, OR-1]
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Committees

• House Judiciary
• 3 more
  • House Ways and Means
  • Senate Foreign Relations
  • House Foreign Affairs
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Amendments

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Amendments to H.R.3890

Number	Status	Purpose
S.Amdt.3888	Pass	In the nature of a substitute.
S.Amdt.3889	Pass	To amend the title.

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		This Bill Has Become Law
October 18, 2007		December 11, 2007		December 19, 2007		July 29, 2008		July 29, 2008

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• Enacted on Jul 29, 2008. Became Public Law No: 110-286.
• Signed on Jul 29, 2008.
• Jul 25, 2008. Presented to President.
• Signed on Jul 25, 2008.
• Jul 23, 2008: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
• Jul 22, 2008. Cleared for White House.
• Jul 22, 2008: Senate agreed to the House amendments (substitute and title) by Unanimous Consent.
• Jul 17, 2008: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.
• Jul 16, 2008: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3890.
• Jul 15, 2008: House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments pursuant to H.Res. 1341.
• Dec 19, 2007: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
• Passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate on Dec 19, 2007. Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
• Dec 19, 2007: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
• Dec 19, 2007: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
• Dec 12, 2007: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
• Dec 11, 2007: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
• Passed by voice vote in the House on Dec 11, 2007. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
• Dec 11, 2007: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3890.
• Dec 11, 2007: Considered under suspension of the rules.
• Dec 11, 2007: Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
• Dec 07, 2007: House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 12, 2007.
• Nov 15, 2007: House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 7, 2007.
• Oct 31, 2007: House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 16, 2007.
• Oct 31, 2007: Committee on Judiciary discharged.
• Oct 31, 2007: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-418, Part I.
• Added to calendar on Oct 23, 2007: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent..
• Oct 23, 2007: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
• Oct 18, 2007: Referred to House Judiciary
• Oct 18, 2007: Referred to House Ways and Means
• Oct 18, 2007: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
• Oct 18, 2007: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• Introduced on Oct 18, 2007.

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• Burma
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• Democracy
• Diplomats
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• East Asia
• Embargo
• Ethnic groups
• Foreign aid
• Foreign banks and banking
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• International affairs
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• Law
• Licenses
• Lumber trade
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• Minorities
• Natural resources
• Nongovernmental organizations
• Political parties
• Political persecution
• Political prisoners
• Politics and government
• President and foreign policy
• Presidential appointments
• Presidents
• Refugees
• Religion
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• Timber sales
• Trade
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