H.J.Res. 109 (112th): Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and ...

...for other purposes.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of May 18, 2012 (Introduced).

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112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. J. RES. 109

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 18, 2012

Mr. CROWLEY (for himself and Mr. KING of New York) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

JOINT RESOLUTION

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003.

    Section 9(b)(3) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-61; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking ‘nine years’ and inserting ‘12 years’.

SEC. 2. RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003.

    (a) In General- Congress approves the renewal of the import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) and section 3A(b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

    (b) Rule of Construction- This joint resolution shall be deemed to be a ‘renewal resolution’ for purposes of section 9 of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This joint resolution and the amendments made by this joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs first.