Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007
A bill 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 prohibit the importation of gemstones and hardwoods from Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 10/29/2007--Introduced.
Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 - 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; ... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Amendments
This bill has no amendments.
Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| October 29, 2007 |
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Blog Coverage
September 04, 2008 Evaluating the Candidate's "Legislative Experience"
3024: Eurasia Foundation Act, and S. 2257: Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007, you get a clear picture how Biden wants to interfere in other countries using your tax dollars. Be confident in that you are one of the few who have any ...
April 11, 2008 18 USC 2257 Re-Hearing
The US 6th Circuit Appeals Court has agreed to rehear en blanc (a full panel of judges [30 some]) the US 6th Circuit Appeals Court's Tribunal ruling of last October (2007,) 2-1 finding that 18 USC S.2257 was facially unconstitutional. ...
Source: AWEmpire Board
December 21, 2007 Burma Update: December 21, 2007
US Government: S.2257: Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (Introduced in Senate) News from Burmese Media Democratic Voice of Burma: Monk Detained in Mental Hospital Democratic Voice of Burma: DKBA Soldiers Killed by Regime Troops ...








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