RepublicanBill · H.Res. 106· House(119-HRES-106)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.

Rep. Tenney
Age: 65 years
New York
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Claudia Tenney
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 12
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This text is a resolution from the House of Representatives regarding the military of Burma. It expresses the view that the United Nations Security Council should immediately place an arms embargo against the military of Burma. The resolution highlights the military coup that occurred on February 1, 2021, and the subsequent detention of elected leaders. It details human rights violations, restrictions on communication, and the use of force against peaceful protestors by the military. The text outlines specific conditions that the military must meet before any United Nations arms embargo could be lifted. Finally, it encourages the international community to continue supporting civilians affected by the coup and to promote peace.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7

    The resolution calls for protecting ethnic minority groups like the Rohingya, Karen, Rakhine, and Kachin from abuses.

  • Does this get reliable internet to more people?+7

    The resolution demands the full restoration of internet and telecommunications access in Burma.

  • Would students be better off under this?+6

    The resolution calls for the release of detained students.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.