Condemns human rights abuses in Burma (Myanmar) and urges Burmese authorities to: (1) lift martial law and restrictions on freedom of speech and expression; (2) release persons confined for the peaceful expression of their political opinions; and (3) commit to the transition to a freely elected government.
Welcomes the efforts of governments in the region to provide asylum for Burmese refugees and displaced persons and urges that no Burmese asylum-seeker be returned to Burma under current conditions.
Commends the Government of Bangladesh for providing assistance to refugees and urges increased levels of U.S. refugee assistance to Bangladesh. Urges the Government of Bangladesh to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to ensure against repatriation until the conditions for safe and secure return are in place.
Urges the Burmese authorities to provide assurances that the repression that prompted the refugee exodus has ended and to permit the United Nations High Commissioner to monitor the return of refugees.
Urges the Chinese Government to end all military transfers to Burma.
Commends the President for implementing an arms embargo against Burma and urges him to seek a mandatory international arms embargo on Burma.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee on Foreign Affairs Marked-up and Ordered Reported Draft Legislation on (May 21, 1992).
Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Held Mark-up and Ordered Reported Draft Legislation (May 20, 1992).
Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs Held Mark-up and Ordered Reported Draft Legislation (May 20, 1992).
Mr. Solarz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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