Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6340
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To establish the United States policy on Burma at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 20, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 20, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6340
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill establishes a U.S. policy to oppose certain financial assistance to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank to inform the respective institution that it is U.S. policy to oppose and vote against any loan or financial assistance to Burma through the State Administration Council or any successor entity controlled by Burma's military. This policy shall not apply to humanitarian assistance implemented by an entity not controlled by Burma's military.

The President may waive this policy on a case-by-case basis upon certifying that doing so would substantially promote delivering humanitarian assistance to Burma's civilian population or otherwise support U.S. national interests.

This policy shall be repealed upon the earlier of (1) the President certifying that certain events have occurred, including Burma's military releasing all political prisoners and the instatement of an elected government following free and fair elections; or (2) 10 years after this bill's enactment.

Text (1)
December 20, 2021
Actions (2)
12/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
12/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:39 PM