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US HB4140
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Meeks
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma to promote international efforts to restore civilian democratic governance, coordinate multilateral sanctions, and support humanitarian needs for Rohingya and other Burmese ethnic minorities
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Directs the U.S. to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees and internally displaced persons, including support for education, livelihoods, gender-based violence prevention, food, health care, and civil society organizations in Bangladesh refugee camps
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Promotes accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity committed against Rohingya by supporting evidence collection, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, reparative justice, and efforts to restore Rohingya citizenship and equal rights in Burma
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Authorizes $5 million annually (FY2026-2030) for atrocity crime investigations and transitional justice mechanisms, plus $4 million annually to document and disseminate evidence of ongoing atrocities through open-source verification
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress for 5 years assessing U.S. efforts to identify atrocity risk factors, deter future atrocities, provide humanitarian assistance, and promote justice for Rohingya and other Burmese ethnic minorities
Legislative Description
Burma GAP Act Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act
International affairs
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
7/22/2025