House Votes to Extend Trade Sanctions on Myanmar
By a vote of 423-2, the House of Representatives yesterday voted to approve H. J. RES. 52, a measure providing for the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. As a result of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, the U.S. prohibits the importation of any products produced in Myanmar (Burma). Similar legislation (S.J. Res. 18) is pending in the Senate and a vote is expected to be taken before the current sanctions expire July 28th.
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