Bills · HR 3190
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3190BangladeshDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
BRAVE Burma Act
INTRO MAY 5· LAST ACTION FEB 11
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
17BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to strengthen U.S. efforts to pressure Burma's military regime, which seized power in a coup. By extending existing accountability measures and requiring regular checks for sanctions on key economic sectors like the jet fuel supply and government-controlled banks, it attempts to cut off financial and logistical support that enables the regime's operations. For voters, this means the U.S. is continuing to take a firm stance against human rights abuses and the suppression of democracy in Burma.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures ongoing scrutiny and potential economic penalties against those supporting the military regime, potentially making it harder for the junta to fund its activities and acquire resources. If it doesn't pass, these specific mandates for sanction reviews and the directive regarding IMF shareholding would not take effect, potentially signaling a weakening of U.S. pressure or allowing the previous law to expire sooner, which could be seen as less accountability for the Burmese military.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the duration of the "Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022."
This ensures that existing measures for holding the Burmese military accountable remain in place for a longer period.
PROVISION 02
Requires the President to annually determine whether specific Burmese state-owned enterprises, the Myanma Economic Bank, and foreign entities in the jet fuel sector meet criteria for sanctions.
This mandates continuous assessment and potential targeting of critical financial and logistical support for the military regime.
PROVISION 03
Directs the U.S. Treasury Secretary to use the U.S. vote at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to limit any increase in Burma's shareholding if it is ruled by the State Administration Council.
This aims to reduce the military government's influence and financial power within a major international financial institution.
PROVISION 04
Requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the assessments and determinations regarding potential sanctions on Burmese entities.
This ensures transparency and congressional oversight of the Executive Branch's actions concerning Burma.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 70%
DEM 11 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
12 EVENTSFEB 11
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
FEB 9
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FEB 9
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2080-2081)
FEB 9
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3190
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
House BillHR 3190BangladeshDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
BRAVE Burma Act
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
17
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
