,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bicg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #e1 #bjba,mr4 ,cardin 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,mr4 ,lujn1 and ,mr4 ,sanders7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support1 promote democracy and human rights1 and impose targeted sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in ,burma1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,burma ,unified through ,rigorous ,military ,accountability ,act of #bjba or the ,,burma ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,burmese military ,the term ,burmese military-- 7,a7 means to the ,armed ,forces of ,burma1 including the army1 navy1 and air force2 and 7,b7 includes security services under the control of the ,armed ,forces of ,burma such as the police and border guards4 7#b7 ,crimes against humanity ,the term crimes against humanity includes the following1 when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population1 with knowledge of the attack3 7,a7 ,murder4 7,b7 ,forced transfer of population4 7,c7 ,torture4 7,d7 ,extermination4 7,e7 ,enslavement4 7,f7 ,rape1 sexual slavery1 or any other form of sexual violence of comparable severity4 7,g7 ,enforced disappearance of persons4 7,h7 ,persecution against any identifiable group or collectivity on political1 racial1 national1 ethnic1 cultural1 religious1 gender1 or other grounds that are universally recognized as impermissible under international law4 7,i7 ,imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty in violation of fundamental rules of international law4 7#c7 ,executive ,order #adjad ,the term ,executive ,order #adjad means ,executive ,order #adjad 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #idbi2 relating to blocking property with respect to the situation in ,burma74 7#d7 ,genocide ,the term genocide means any offense described in section #ajia7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,transitional justice ,the term transitional justice means the range of judicial1 nonjudicial1 formal1 informal1 retributive1 and restorative measures employed by countries transitioning out of armed conflict or repressive regimes1 or employed by the international community through international justice mechanisms1 to redress past or ongoing atrocities and to promote long-term1 sustainable peace4 7#f7 ,war crime ,the term war crime has the meaning given the term in section #bdda7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #c4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since #aihh1 the ,united ,states policy of principled engagement has fostered positive democratic reforms in ,burma1 with elections in #bjaj1 #bjae1 and #bjbj1 helping to bring about the partial transition to civilian rule and with the latter #b elections resulting in resounding electoral victories for the ,national ,league for ,democracy4 7#b7 ,that democratic transition remained incomplete1 with the military retaining significant power and independence from civilian control following the #bjae elections1 including through control of #be percent of parliamentary seats1 a de facto veto over constitutional reform1 authority over multiple government ministries1 and the ability to operate with impunity and no civilian oversight4 7#c7 ,despite some improvements with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms beginning in #bjaj1 and the establishment of a quasi-civilian government following credible elections in #bjae1 ,burma's military and civilian leaders have1 since #bjaf1 overseen an increase in restrictions to freedom of expression 7including for members of the press71 freedom of peaceful assembly1 freedom of association1 and freedom of religion or belief4 ,in #bjag1 ,burmese authorities oversaw a genocide against ,rohingya1 which caused almost #a1jjj1jjj ,rohingya to seek refuge in neighboring ,bangladesh4 7#d7 ,on ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,burmese military conducted a coup d'tat1 declaring a year-long state of emergency and detaining ,state ,counsellor ,aung ,san ,suu ,kyi1 ,president ,win ,myint1 and dozens of other government officials and elected members of parliament1 thus derailing ,burma's transition to democracy and disregarding the will of the people of ,burma as expressed in the ,november #bjbj elections1 which were determined to be credible by international and national observers4 7#e7 ,following the coup1 some ousted members of parliament established the ,committee ,representing the ,pyidaungsu ,hluttaw1 which subsequently released the ,federal ,democracy ,charter in ,march #bjba and established the ,national ,unity ,government in ,april #bjba4 ,in ,june #bjba1 the ,national ,unity ,government included ethnic minorities and women among its cabinet and released a policy paper outlining pledges to ,rohingya and calling for justice and reparations for the community4 7#f7 ,since the coup on ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,burmese military has-- 7,a7 used lethal force on peaceful protestors on multiple occasions1 killing more than #a1ajj people1 including more than #ej children2 7,b7 detained more than #d1jjj peaceful protestors1 participants in the ,civil ,disobedience ,movement1 labor leaders1 government officials and elected members of parliament1 members of the media1 and others1 according to the ,assistance ,association for ,political ,prisoners2 7,c7 issued laws and directives that could be used to further impede fundamental freedoms1 including freedom of expression 7including for members of the press71 freedom of peaceful assembly1 and freedom of association2 and 7,d7 imposed restrictions on the internet and telecommunications4 7#g7 ,more than #bcj1jjj people have been internally displaced since the coup1 while thousands of others have sought refuge in neighboring countries1 and the ,burmese military continues to block humanitarian assistance to populations in need4 ,according to the ,world ,health ,organization1 the military has carried out more than #bej attacks on health care entities since the coup and killed at least #ah health workers4 ,dozens more have been arbitrarily detained and hundreds have warrants out for their arrest4 ,the military has continued such attacks even as they inhibit efforts to combat a devastating third wave of ,,covid-#ai4 ,the brutality of the ,burmese military was on full display on ,march #bg1 #bjba1 ,armed ,forces ,day1 when1 after threatening on state television to shoot protesters in the head1 security forces killed more than #aej people4 7#h7 ,the coup represents a continuation of a long pattern of violent and anti-democratic behavior by the military that stretches back decades1 with the military having previously taken over ,burma in coups d'tat in #aifb and #aihh1 and having ignored the results of the #aiij elections1 and a long history of violently repressing protest movements1 including killing and imprisoning thousands of peaceful protestors during pro-democracy demonstrations in #aihh and #bjjg4 7#i7 ,the military also has a long history of violent repression of ethnic and religious minorities4 ,on ,august #be1 #bjag1 ,burmese military and security forces launched a genocidal military campaign against ,rohingya1 resulting in a mass exodus of some #gej1jjj ,rohingya from ,burma's ,rakhine ,state into ,bangladesh1 where they remain4 ,the ,government of ,burma has since taken no steps to improve conditions for ,rohingya still in ,rakhine ,state1 who remain at high risk of genocide and other atrocities1 or to create conditions conducive to the return of ,rohingya refugees4 7#aj7 ,the ,burmese military has also engaged in renewed violence with other ethnic minority groups across the country4 ,since #bjah1 fighting between the ,burmese military and the ,arakan ,army has displaced more than #bbj1jjj people in ,rakhine and ,chin ,states1 including more than #acj1jjj ,rohingya confined to camps since #bjab4 ,the military has continued to commit atrocities in ,kachin and ,shan ,states that a #bjai report by ,amnesty ,international described as relentless and ruthless4 ,fighting in northern ,burma has forced more than #ajj1jjj people from their homes and into camps for internally displaced persons4 ,the ,government of ,burma continues to heavily proscribe humanitarian and media access to conflict-affected populations across the country4 7#aa7 ,with more than #ejj1jjj1jjj in humanitarian assistance provided to ,burma and ,bangladesh in #bjbj alone1 the ,united ,states is the largest humanitarian donor to populations in need as a result of conflicts in ,burma4 ,in ,may #bjba1 the ,united ,states announced nearly #aee1jjj1jjj in additional humanitarian assistance to meet the urgent needs of ,rohingya refugees and host communities in ,bangladesh and people affected by ongoing violence in ,burma's ,rakhine1 ,kachin1 ,shan1 and ,chin states4 ,in ,august #bjba1 the ,united ,states provided #ej1jjj1jjj in critical humanitarian assistance to the people of ,burma4 7#ab7 ,both government- and military-initiated investigations into human rights abuses in ,burma involving violence between ethnic minorities and ,burmese security forces have failed to yield credible results or hold perpetrators accountable4 7#ac7 ,in its report dated ,september #ag1 #bjah1 the ,united ,nations ,independent ,international ,fact-,finding ,mission on ,myanmar concluded1 on reasonable grounds1 that the factors allowing inference of genocidal intent are present with respect to the attacks against ,rohingya in ,rakhine ,state1 and acts by ,burmese security forces against ,rohingya in ,rakhine ,state and other ethnic minorities in ,kachin and ,shan ,states amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes4 ,the ,independent ,international ,fact-,finding ,mission on ,myanmar established by the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council recommended that the ,united ,nations ,security ,council should ensure accountability for crimes under international law committed in ,myanmar1 preferably by referring the situation to the ,international ,criminal ,court or alternatively by creating an ad hoc international criminal tribunal4 ,the ,mission also recommended the imposition of targeted economic sanctions1 including an arms embargo on ,burma4 7#ad7 ,in a subsequent report dated ,august #e1 #bjai1 the ,united ,nations ,independent ,international ,fact-,finding ,mission on ,myanmar found that the ,burmese military's economic interests enable its conduct and that it benefits from and supports extractive industry businesses operating in conflict-affected areas in northern ,burma1 including natural resources1 particularly oil and gas1 minerals and gems and argued that through controlling its own business empire1 the ,tatmadaw can evade the accountability and oversight that normally arise from civilian oversight of military budgets4 ,the report called for the ,united ,nations and individual governments to place targeted sanctions on all senior officials in the ,burmese military as well as their economic interests1 especially ,myanma ,economic ,holdings ,limited and ,myanmar ,economic ,corporation4 7#ae7 ,on ,february #aa1 #bjba1 ,president ,biden issued ,executive ,order #adjad in response to the coup d'tat1 authorizing sanctions against the ,burmese military1 its economic interests1 and other perpetrators of the coup4 7#af7 ,since the issuance of ,executive ,order #adjad1 the ,department of the ,treasury has imposed sanctions with respect to-- 7,a7 multiple high-ranking individuals and their family members1 including the ,commander-in-,chief of the ,burmese military1 ,min ,aung ,hlaing2 7,b7 state-owned and military controlled companies1 including ,myanmar ,ruby ,enterprise1 ,myanmar ,imperial ,jade ,co41 ,ltd41 and ,cancri 7,gems and ,jewellery7 ,co41 ,ltd2 and 7,c7 other corporate entities and ,burmese military entities1 including the military regime's ,state ,administrative ,council4 7#ag7 ,pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad1 the ,united ,states has also implemented new restrictions on exports and reexports to ,burma4 7#ah7 ,on ,march #bb1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states designated ,burma's ,chief of ,police1 ,than ,hlaing1 and the ,bureau of ,special ,operations commander1 ,lieutenant ,general ,aung ,soe1 for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad4 ,the ,united ,states further designated #b army units1 the #ccrd and #ggth ,light ,infantry ,divisions1 for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad1 for being responsible for or complicit in1 or having directly or indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in1 actions or policies that prohibit1 limit1 or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by people in ,burma4 7#ai7 ,on ,march #be1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states designated #b entities linked to the coup leaders1 ,myanma ,economic ,holdings ,public ,company ,limited and ,myanmar ,economic ,corporation ,limited4 ,those entities are the #b largest military holding companies in ,burma1 and all shares in those entities are held and managed by current or former members of ,burmese military regiments or units1 or organizations led by former members of such regiments or units4 7#bj7 ,on ,april #h1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states designated ,myanma ,gems ,enterprise1 a ,burmese state-owned entity that is responsible for all gemstone activities in ,burma1 for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad4 ,gemstones are a key economic resource for the ,burmese military regime4 7#ba7 ,on ,may #ag1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states designated #af individuals and one entity connected to ,burma's military regime1 including #ac key members of the ,burmese military and #c adult children of previously designated ,burmese military officials1 for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad4 7#bb7 ,on ,july #b1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states added the following #d entities to the ,entity ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in response to the ,february #a1 #bjba1 military coup in ,burma3 7,a7 ,king ,royal ,technologies ,co41 ,ltd41 a telecommunications company that provides satellite communications services in support of the ,burmese military4 7,b7 ,wanbao ,mining and its #b subsidiaries1 ,myanmar ,wanbao ,mining ,copper1 ,ltd41 and ,myanmar ,yang ,tse ,copper1 ,ltd41 copper mining companies that have revenue-sharing agreements with ,myanmar ,economic ,holdings ,limited4 7#bc7 ,myanmar ,economic ,holdings ,limited was added to the ,entity ,list in ,march #bjba4 ,myanmar ,economic ,holdings ,limited provides revenue for ,burma's ,ministry of ,defense1 an entity responsible for the military coup that was also added to the ,entity ,list in ,march #bjba4 ,additionally1 three of the newly added entities1 ,wanbao ,mining and its #b subsidiaries1 have long been reportedly linked to abuses of labor rights and human rights4 7#bd7 ,on ,july #b1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states designated #bb individuals connected to ,burma's military regime for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad4 ,among the individuals so designated were #g key members of the ,burmese military1 which continues to repress the pro-democracy movement in the country and use lethal force against the people of ,burma1 including children and members of ethnic minority groups4 ,the other #ae individuals are the spouses or adult children of previously designated senior ,burmese military officials whose financial networks have contributed to military officials' ill-gotten gains4 ,i ,matters relating to the conflict in ,burma #aja4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support genuine democracy1 peace1 and national reconciliation in ,burma2 7#b7 to pursue a strategy of calibrated engagement1 which is essential to support the establishment of a peaceful1 prosperous1 and democratic ,burma that includes respect for the human rights of all individuals regardless of ethnicity and religion2 7#c7 to ensure that the objectives guiding such a strategy include-- 7,a7 restoring to power a civilian government that reflects the will of the people of ,burma2 7,b7 supporting constitutional reforms1 ensuring civilian governance and oversight over the military1 including reforms-- 7i7 to the provisions reserving #be percent of parliamentary seats for appointments by the military1 which provides the military with veto power over constitutional amendments2 and 7ii7 to provisions granting the military control over the ,ministry of ,defense1 the ,ministry of ,border ,affairs1 and the ,ministry of ,home ,affairs2 7,c7 assisting in the establishment of a fully democratic1 civilian-led1 pluralistic1 and representative political system that includes free1 fair1 credible1 and democratic elections in which all people of ,burma1 including all ethnic minorities1 can participate in the political process at all levels including the right to vote and to run for elected office2 7,d7 supporting legal reforms that ensure protection for the civil and political rights of all individuals in ,burma1 including reforms to laws that criminalize the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms1 and strengthening respect for and protection of human rights1 including freedom of religion or belief2 7,e7 securing the unconditional release of all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma2 7,f7 strengthening ,burma's civilian governmental institutions1 including support for greater transparency and accountability once the military is no longer in power2 7,g7 empowering and resourcing local communities1 civil society organizations1 and independent media2 7,h7 promoting national reconciliation and the conclusion and credible implementation of a nationwide cease-fire agreement1 followed by a peace process that is inclusive of ethnic ,rohingya1 ,shan1 ,rakhine1 ,kachin1 ,chin1 and ,kayin1 and other ethnic groups and leads to the development of a political system that effectively addresses natural resource governance1 revenue-sharing1 land rights1 and constitutional change enabling inclusive peace2 7,i7 ensuring the protection and non-refoulement of refugees fleeing ,burma to neighboring countries and prioritizing efforts to create a conducive environment and meaningfully address long-standing structural challenges that undermine the safety and rights of ,rohingya in ,rakhine ,state as well as members of other ethnic and religious minorities in ,burma1 including by creating conditions for the dignified1 safe1 sustainable1 and voluntary return of refugees in ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and in the surrounding region1 and offering compensation or restitution to those who do not want to return2 7,j7 supporting an immediate end to restrictions that hinder the freedom of movement of members of ethnic minorities throughout the country1 including ,rohingya1 and an end to any and all policies and practices designed to forcibly segregate ,rohingya1 and providing humanitarian support for all internally displaced persons in ,burma2 7,k7 ensuring humanitarian actors1 media1 and human rights mechanisms1 including those established by the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council and the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly1 have full and unhindered humanitarian access to all relevant areas of ,burma1 including ,rakhine1 ,chin1 ,kachin1 ,shan1 and ,kayin ,states2 7,l7 ensuring accountability through independent1 credible international investigations for any potential genocide1 war crimes1 and crimes against humanity1 including those involving sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children1 perpetrated against ethnic minorities1 including ,rohingya1 by members of the military and security forces of ,burma1 and other armed groups involved in conflict2 7,m7 ensuring the military1 security1 and police forces operate under civilian control and are held accountable in civilian courts for human rights abuses1 corruption1 and other abuses of power2 7,n7 promoting broad-based1 inclusive economic development and fostering healthy and resilient communities2 7,o7 combating corruption and illegal economic activity1 including that which involves the military and its close allies2 and 7,p7 promoting responsible international and regional engagement2 7#d7 to support and advance the strategy of calibrated engagement1 impose targeted sanctions with respect to the ,burmese military's economic interests and major sources of income for the ,burmese military1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 officials in ,burma1 including the ,commander in ,chief of the ,armed ,forces of ,burma1 ,min ,aung ,hlaing1 and all individuals described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of section #bjb7;a71 under the authorities provided by title ,,ii1 ,executive ,order #adjad1 and the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note72 7,b7 enterprises owned or controlled by the ,burmese military1 including the ,myanmar ,economic ,corporation1 ,union of ,myanmar ,economic ,holding1 ,ltd41 and all other entities described in section #bjb7;a77#d71 under the authorities provided by title ,,ii1 the ,burmese ,freedom and ,democracy ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-fa2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 the ,tom ,lantos ,block ,burmese ,,jade 7,junta's ,anti-,democratic ,efforts7 ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bhf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 other relevant statutory authorities1 and ,executive ,order #adjad2 and 7,c7 state-owned economic enterprises if the ,secretary of the ,treasury or other competent authority determines that-- 7i7 there is a substantial risk of the ,burmese military accessing the accounts of such an enterprise2 and 7ii7 the imposition of sanctions would not cause disproportionate harm to the people of ,burma1 the restoration of a civilian government in ,burma1 or the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 to ensure that any sanctions imposed with respect to entities or individuals are carefully targeted to maximize impact on the military and security forces of ,burma and its economic interests while minimizing impact on the people of ,burma1 recognizing the calls from the people of ,burma for the ,united ,states to take action against the sources of income for the military and security forces of ,burma4 ,,ii ,sanctions and import restrictions with respect to ,burma ,a ,imposition of sanctions #bja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,admitted2 alien ,the terms admitted and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,correspondent account2 payable-through account ,the terms correspondent account and payable-through account have the meanings given those terms in section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,foreign financial institution ,the term foreign financial institution has the meaning of that term as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury by regulation4 7#e7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#f7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#g7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#h7 ,support ,the term support1 with respect to the ,burmese military1 means to knowingly have materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services to or in support of the ,burmese military4 7#i7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 #bjb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses and perpetration of a coup in ,burma 7a7 ,mandatory sanctions ,not later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to any foreign person that the ,president determines-- 7#a7 knowingly operates or operated in the defense sector of the ,burmese economy2 7#b7 is responsible for or complicit in1 or has directly or indirectly and knowingly engaged or attempted to engage in-- 7,a7 actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions in ,burma2 7,b7 actions or policies that threaten the peace1 security1 or stability of ,burma2 7,c7 actions or policies that prohibit1 limit1 or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by people in ,burma1 or that limit access to print1 online1 or broadcast media in ,burma2 or 7,d7 the arbitrary detention or torture of any person in ,burma or other serious human rights abuse in ,burma2 7#c7 to knowingly be or have been a senior leader or official of-- 7,a7 the ,burmese military or security forces of ,burma1 or any successor entity to any of such forces2 7,b7 the ,state ,administration ,council1 the military-appointed cabinet at the level of ,deputy ,minister or higher1 or a military-appointed minister of a ,burmese state or region2 or 7,c7 an entity that has1 or whose members have1 engaged in any activity described in paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 knowingly operates-- 7,a7 any entity that is a state-owned economic enterprise under ,burmese law 7other than the entity specified in subsection 7c77 that benefits the ,burmese military1 including the ,myanma ,gems ,enterprise2 or 7,b7 any entity controlled in whole or in part by an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 or a successor to such an entity1 that benefits the ,burmese military2 7#e7 knowingly and materially violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or has caused or attempted to cause a violation of any license1 order1 regulation1 or prohibition contained in or issued pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad or this ,act2 7#f7 to be an adult family member of any person described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e72 7#g7 knowingly facilitates a significant transaction or transactions for or on behalf of a person described1 or a person that has engaged in the activity described1 as the case may be1 in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f72 7#h7 to be owned or controlled by1 or to have acted for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 a person described1 or a person that has engaged in the activity described1 as the case may be1 in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f72 or 7#i7 to have knowingly and materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services to or in support of1 a person described1 or a person that has engaged in the activity described1 as the case may be1 in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7b7 ,additional measure relating to facilitation of transactions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 prohibit or impose strict conditions on the opening or maintaining in the ,united ,states of a correspondent account or payable-through account by a foreign financial institution that the ,president determines has1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 knowingly conducted or facilitated a significant transaction or transactions on behalf of a foreign person described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,discretionary sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president may impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to the ,myanma ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise if the ,president determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees1 not later than #cj days before imposing such sanctions1 that imposing sanctions with respect to the ,myanma ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise-- 7,a7 would reduce the ability of the ,burmese military to engage in the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 would bring benefits to the people of ,burma that exceed the potential negative impacts of the sanctions on the humanitarian and economic outlook of the people of ,burma2 and 7,c7 is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,licenses ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may grant a license to allow the ,myanma ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise and a joint venture in which the ,myanma ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise participates to continue operating in a manner that does not provide revenue or other economic benefits to the ,burmese military or members of the ,burmese military4 7d7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions that may be imposed with respect to a foreign person described in subsection 7a7 or 7c7 are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #bjb of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja71 the ,president may exercise of all powers granted to the ,president by that ,act to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,foreign exchange ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and in which the foreign person has any interest4 7#c7 ,aliens inadmissible for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,in general ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible for a visa or travel to the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,the visa or other documentation issued to an alien described in subsection 7a7 shall be revoked1 regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,effect of revocation ,a visa or other entry documentation revoked under clause 7i7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 no longer be valid for travel to the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence1 law enforcement1 and national security activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply to any authorized intelligence1 law enforcement1 or national security activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement ,sanctions under subsection 7d77#c7 shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if the admission of the alien is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or other applicable international obligations4 7f7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may1 on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed #ahj days each1 waive the application of sanctions or restrictions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,sunset ,the authority to issue a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this subtitle or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this subtitle shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7h7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 sets forth the plan of the ,department of the ,treasury for ensuring that property blocked pursuant to subsection 7a7 or ,executive ,order #adjad remains blocked2 7#b7 describes the primary sources of income to which the ,burmese military has access and that the ,united ,states has been unable to reach using sanctions authorities2 7#c7 makes recommendations for how the sources of income described in paragraph 7#b7 can be reduced or blocked2 and 7#d7 evaluates the implications of imposing sanctions on the ,burmese-government owned ,myanmar ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise1 including a determination with respect to the extent to which sanctions on ,myanmar ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise would advance the interests of the ,united ,states in ,burma4 #bjc4 ,authorization to prohibit imports from the ,burmese gemstone sector 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may prohibit all imports of precious and semi-precious gemstones from ,burma into the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7#a7 the ,burmese military has released all political prisoners taken into custody on or after ,february #a1 #bjba2 7#b7 the elected government has been reinstated or new free and fair elections have been held2 7#c7 all legal charges against those winning election in ,november #bjbj are dropped2 7#d7 the #bjjh ,constitution of ,burma has been amended or replaced to place the ,burmese military under civilian oversight and the ,burmese military no longer automatically receives #be percent of seats in ,burma's state1 regional1 and national ,hluttaws2 7#e7 that the gemstone sector of ,burma is free from the influence of the ,burmese military and that none of the entities described in section #bjb7;a7 hold gemstone permits2 7#f7 ,burma has been re-admitted to the ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative2 7#g7 all entities participating in the gemstone sector in ,burma have publicly disclosed their beneficial ownership consistent with requirements set forth in the guidelines of the ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative2 7#h7 the licensing and permitting process is conducted in a transparent and open manner1 with contracts disclosed publicly2 and 7#i7 the ,myanma ,gems ,enterprise no longer acts as both a regulator and commercial partner in mining enterprises4 #bjd4 ,certification requirement for removal of certain persons from the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons 7a7 ,in general ,on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president may not remove a person described in subsection 7b7 from the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury 7commonly referred to as the ,,sdn list7 until the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in subsection 7c7 with respect to the person4 7b7 ,persons described ,a person described in this subsection is a foreign person included in the ,,sdn list for violations of part #ebe of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other regulations imposing sanctions on or related to ,burma4 7c7 ,certification described ,a certification described in this subsection1 with respect to a person described in subsection 7b71 is a certification that the person has not knowingly assisted in1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or financial or other services to or in support of-- 7#a7 terrorism or a terrorist organization2 7#b7 a significant foreign narcotics trafficker 7as defined in section #hjh of the ,foreign ,narcotics ,kingpin ,designation ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aijg772 7#c7 a significant transnational criminal organization under ,executive ,order #aceha 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to blocking property of transnational criminal organizations72 or 7#d7 any other person on the ,,sdn list4 7d7 ,form ,a certification described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #bje4 ,sunset 7a7 ,in general ,the authority to impose sanctions under this title shall terminate on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,continuation in effect of sanctions ,sanctions imposed under this subtitle on or before the date specified in subsection 7a71 and in effect as of such date1 shall remain in effect until the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7#a7 the ,burmese military has released all political prisoners taken into custody on or after ,february #a1 #bjba2 7#b7 the elected government has been reinstated or new free and fair elections have been held2 7#c7 all legal charges against those winning election in ,november #bjbj are dropped2 and 7#d7 the #bjjh ,constitution of ,burma has been amended or replaced to place the ,burmese military under civilian oversight and the ,burmese military no longer automatically receives #be percent of seats in ,burma's state1 regional1 and national ,hluttaws4 ,b ,coordination of sanctions #baa4 ,sanctions and policy coordination for ,burma 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state may designate an official of the ,department of ,state to serve as the ,united ,states ,special ,coordinator for ,burmese ,democracy 7in this section referred to as the ,special ,coordinator74 7b7 ,central objective ,the ,special ,coordinator should develop a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of the full range of ,united ,states diplomatic capabilities1 including the provisions of this ,act1 to promote human rights and the restoration of civilian government in ,burma4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities ,the ,special ,coordinator should1 as appropriate1 assist in-- 7#a7 coordinating the sanctions policies of the ,united ,states under section #bjb with relevant bureaus and offices within the ,department of ,state1 other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies1 and international financial institutions2 7#b7 conducting relevant research and vetting of entities and individuals that may be subject to sanctions under section #bjb and coordinate with other ,united ,states ,government agencies and international financial intelligence units to assist in efforts to enforce anti-money laundering and anti-corruption laws and regulations2 7#c7 promoting a comprehensive international effort to impose and enforce multilateral sanctions with respect to ,burma2 7#d7 coordinating with and supporting interagency ,united ,states ,government efforts1 including efforts of the ,united ,states ,ambassador to ,burma and the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations1 relating to-- 7,a7 identifying opportunities to coordinate with and exert pressure on the governments of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation to support multilateral action against the ,burmese military2 7,b7 working with like-minded partners to impose a coordinated arms embargo on the ,burmese military and targeted sanctions on the economic interests of the ,burmese military1 including through the introduction and adoption of a ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution2 7,c7 engaging in direct dialogue with ,burmese civil society1 democracy advocates1 ethnic minority representative groups1 and organizations or groups representing the protest movement and the officials elected in #bjbj1 such as the ,committee ,representing the ,pyidaungsu ,hluttaw1 the ,national ,unity ,government1 the ,national ,unity ,consultative ,council1 and their designated representatives2 7,d7 encouraging the ,national ,unity ,government to incorporate accountability mechanisms in relation to the atrocities against ,rohingya and other ethnic groups1 to take further steps to make its leadership and membership ethnically diverse1 and to incorporate measures to enhance ethnic reconciliation and national unity into its policy agenda2 7,e7 assisting efforts by the relevant ,united ,nations ,special ,envoys and ,special ,rapporteurs to secure the release of all political prisoners in ,burma1 promote respect for human rights1 and encourage dialogue2 and 7,f7 supporting nongovernmental organizations operating in ,burma and neighboring countries working to restore civilian democratic rule to ,burma and to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of ,burma2 and 7#e7 providing timely input for reporting on the impacts of the implementation of sections #bjb and #bjc on the ,burmese military and the people of ,burma4 ,,iii ,humanitarian assistance and civil society support with respect to ,burma #cja4 ,support to civil society and independent media 7a7 ,authorization ,to provide support ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development are authorized to provide support to civil society in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region1 including by-- 7#a7 ensuring the safety of democracy activists1 civil society leaders1 independent media1 participants in the ,civil ,disobedience ,movement1 and government defectors exercising their fundamental rights by-- 7,a7 supporting safe houses for those under threat of arbitrary arrest or detention2 7,b7 providing access to secure channels for communication2 7,c7 assisting individuals forced to flee from ,burma and take shelter in neighboring countries1 including in ensuring protection assistance and non-refoulement2 and 7,d7 providing funding to organizations that equip activists1 civil society organizations1 and independent media with consistent1 long-term technical support on physical and digital security in local languages2 7#b7 supporting democracy activists in their efforts to promote freedom1 democracy1 and human rights in ,burma1 by-- 7,a7 providing aid and training to democracy activists in ,burma2 7,b7 providing aid to individuals and groups conducting democracy programming outside of ,burma targeted at a peaceful transition to constitutional democracy inside ,burma2 7,c7 providing aid and assistance to independent media outlets and journalists and groups working to protect internet freedom and maintain independent media2 7,d7 expanding radio and television broadcasting into ,burma2 and 7,e7 providing financial support to civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations led by members of ethnic and religious minority groups within ,burma and its cross-border regions2 7#c7 assisting ethnic minority groups and civil society in ,burma to further prospects for justice1 reconciliation1 and sustainable peace2 and 7#d7 promoting ethnic minority inclusion and participation in political processes in ,burma4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out the provisions of this section for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbg4 #cjb4 ,humanitarian assistance and reconciliation 7a7 ,authorization ,to provide humanitarian assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development are authorized to provide humanitarian assistance and reconciliation activities for ethnic groups and civil society organizations in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region1 including-- 7#a7 assistance for victims of violence by the ,burmese military1 including ,rohingya and individuals from other ethnic minorities displaced or otherwise affected by conflict1 in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region2 7#b7 support for voluntary resettlement or repatriation of displaced individuals in ,burma1 upon the conclusion of genuine agreements developed and negotiated with the involvement and consultation of the displaced individuals and if resettlement or repatriation is safe1 voluntary1 and dignified2 7#c7 support for the promotion of ethnic and religious tolerance1 improving social cohesion1 combating gender-based violence1 increasing the engagement of women in peacebuilding1 and mitigating human rights violations and abuses against children2 7#d7 support for-- 7,a7 primary1 secondary1 and tertiary education for displaced children living in areas of ,burma affected by conflict2 and 7,b7 refugee camps in the surrounding region and opportunities to access to higher education in ,bangladesh and ,thailand2 7#e7 capacity-building support-- 7,a7 to ensure that displaced individuals are consulted and participate in decision-making processes affecting the displaced individuals2 and 7,b7 for the creation of mechanisms to facilitate the participation of displaced individuals in such processes2 and 7#f7 increased humanitarian aid to ,burma to address the dire humanitarian situation that has uprooted #agj1jjj people through-- 7,a7 international aid partners such as agencies of the ,united ,nations2 7,b7 the ,international ,committee of the ,red ,cross2 and 7,c7 cross-border aid4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #bbj1ejj1jjj to carry out the provisions of this section for fiscal year #bjbb4 #cjc4 ,authorization of assistance for ,burma political prisoners 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the freedom of expression is an inalienable right2 7#b7 the ,government of ,burma must immediately drop defamation charges against all individuals unjustly detained1 including the #c ,kachin activists1 ,lum ,zawng1 ,nang ,pu1 and ,zau ,jet1 who led a peaceful rally in ,mytkyina1 the capital of ,kachin ,state in ,april #bjah1 and that the prosecution of ,lum ,zawng1 ,nang ,pu1 and ,zau ,jet is an attempt by ,burmese authorities to intimidate1 harass1 and silence community leaders and human rights defenders who speak out about military abuses and their impact on civilian populations2 7#c7 freedom of expression1 including for members of the press1 is a human right and should be upheld and protected in ,burma and everywhere1 and ,burmese authorities must immediately cease the arbitrary arrest1 detention1 imprisonment1 and physical attacks of journalists1 which have created a climate of fear and self-censorship among local journalists2 and 7#d7 the ,burmese military should immediately and unconditionally release ,danny ,fester and other journalists unjustly detained for their work4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma should be unconditionally and immediately released2 7#b7 all diplomatic tools of the ,united ,states should be invoked to ensure that all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma are released2 and 7#c7 the ,government of ,burma should repeal or amend all laws that violate the right to freedom of expression1 peaceful assembly1 or association1 and ensure that laws such as the ,telecommunications ,law of #bjac and the ,unlawful ,associations ,act of #aijh1 and laws relating to the right to peaceful assembly all comply with ,burma's human rights obligations4 7c7 ,political prisoners assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to continue to provide assistance to civil society organizations in ,burma that work to secure the release of and support prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma1 including-- 7#a7 support for the documentation of human rights violations with respect to prisoners of conscience and political prisoners2 7#b7 support for advocacy in ,burma to raise awareness of issues relating to prisoners of conscience and political prisoners2 7#c7 support for efforts to repeal or amend laws that are used to imprison individuals as prisoners of conscience or political prisoners2 7#d7 support for health1 including mental health1 and post-incarceration assistance in gaining access to education and employment opportunities or other forms of reparation to enable former prisoners of conscience and political prisoners to resume normal lives2 and 7#e7 the creation1 in consultation with former political prisoners and prisoners of conscience1 their families1 and their representatives1 of an independent prisoner review mechanism in ,burma-- 7,a7 to review the cases of individuals who may have been charged or deprived of their liberty for peacefully exercising their human rights2 7,b7 to review all laws used to arrest1 prosecute1 and punish individuals as political prisoners and prisoners of conscience2 and 7,c7 to provide recommendations to the ,government of ,burma for the repeal or amendment of all such laws4 7d7 ,termination ,the authority to provide assistance under this section shall terminate on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,iv ,accountability for human rights abuses #dja4 ,evaluation of attacks against ,rohingya in ,burma 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies represented on the ,atrocity ,early ,warning ,task ,force and representatives of human rights organizations1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an evaluation of the persecution of1 including attacks against1 ,rohingya in ,burma by the ,burmese military1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of whether the situation constitutes genocide 7as defined in section #ajia of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#b7 a detailed description of any proposed atrocities prevention response recommended by the ,atrocity ,early ,warning ,task ,force4 7b7 ,form 7#a7 ,in general ,the evaluation required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex as necessary4 7#b7 ,publication of unclassified portion ,the unclassified portion of the evaluation required by subsection 7a7 shall be posted on a publicly available internet website of the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #djb4 ,report on accountability for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to continue the support of ongoing mechanisms and special procedures of the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council1 including the ,united ,nations ,independent ,investigative ,mechanism for ,myanmar and the ,special ,rapporteur on the situation of human rights in ,myanmar2 and 7#b7 to refute the credibility and impartiality of efforts sponsored by the ,government of ,burma1 such as the ,independent ,commission of ,enquiry1 unless the ,united ,states ,ambassador at ,large for ,global ,criminal ,justice determines the efforts to be credible and impartial and notifies the appropriate congressional committees in writing and in unclassified form regarding that determination4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 after consulting with the ,atrocity ,early ,warning ,task ,force1 or any successor entity or office1 provides a detailed description of any proposed atrocity prevention response recommended by the ,task ,force2 7#b7 summarizes any atrocity crimes committed against ,rohingya or members of other ethnic minority groups in ,burma between #bjab and the date of the submission of the report2 7#c7 describes any potential transitional justice mechanisms for ,burma2 7#d7 provides an analysis of whether the reports summarized under paragraph 7#b7 amount to war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide2 and 7#e7 includes a determination with respect to whether-- 7,a7 the persecution of1 including attacks against1 ,rohingya in ,burma by the ,burmese military constitutes genocide2 and 7,b7 events that took place during or after the coup of ,february #a1 #bjba1 in any state in ,burma constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 credible evidence of events that may constitute war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide committed by the ,burmese military against ,rohingya and members of other ethnic minority groups1 including the identities of any other actors involved in the events2 7,b7 the role of the civilian government in the commission of any events described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 credible evidence of events of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide committed by other armed groups in ,burma2 7,d7 attacks on health workers1 health facilities1 health transport1 or patients and1 to the extent possible1 the identities of any individuals who engaged in or organized such attacks in ,burma2 and 7,e7 to the extent possible1 the conventional and unconventional weapons used for any events or attacks described in this paragraph and the sources of such weapons4 7#b7 ,in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,attorney ,general1 and heads of any other appropriate ,united ,states ,government agencies1 as appropriate1 a description and assessment of the effectiveness of any efforts undertaken by the ,united ,states to promote accountability for any atrocity crimes perpetrated against ,rohingya by the ,burmese military1 the government of the ,rakhine ,state1 pro-government militias1 or other armed groups operating in the ,rakhine ,state1 including efforts-- 7,a7 to train civilian investigators1 within and outside of ,burma and ,bangladesh1 to document1 investigate1 develop findings of1 identify1 and locate alleged perpetrators of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide in ,burma2 7,b7 to promote and prepare for a transitional justice mechanism for the perpetrators of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide occurring in the ,rakhine ,state in #bjag2 and 7,c7 to document1 collect1 preserve1 and protect evidence of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma1 including by-- 7i7 providing support for ethnic ,rohingya1 ,shan1 ,rakhine1 ,kachin1 ,chin1 and ,kayin and other ethnic minorities2 7ii7 ,burmese1 ,bangladeshi1 foreign1 and international nongovernmental organizations2 7iii7 the ,independent ,investigative ,mechanism for ,myanmar2 and 7iv7 other entities engaged in investigative activities with respect to war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma4 7#c7 ,a detailed study of the feasibility and desirability of a transitional justice mechanism for ,burma1 such as an international tribunal1 a hybrid tribunal1 or other options1 that includes-- 7,a7 a discussion of the use of universal jurisdiction or of legal cases brought against ,burma by other countries at the ,international ,court of ,justice regarding any atrocity crimes perpetrated in ,burma2 7,b7 recommendations for any transitional justice mechanism the ,united ,states should support1 the reason the mechanism should be supported1 and the type of support that should be offered2 and 7,c7 consultation regarding transitional justice mechanisms with representatives of ,rohingya and individuals from other ethnic minority groups who have suffered human rights violations and abuses4 7d7 ,protection of witnesses and evidence ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to ensure that the identification of witnesses and physical evidence used for the report required by this section are not publicly disclosed in a manner that might place witnesses at risk of harm or encourage the destruction of evidence by the military or government of ,burma4 7e7 ,form of report2 public availability 7#a7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be posted on a publicly available internet website4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #djc4 ,authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide assistance to support appropriate civilian or international entities that-- 7#a7 identify suspected perpetrators of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide2 7#b7 collect1 document1 and protect evidence of crimes and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence2 7#c7 conduct criminal investigations of such crimes2 and 7#d7 support investigations conducted by other countries1 and by entities mandated by the ,united ,nations1 such as the ,independent ,investigative ,mechanism for ,myanmar4 7b7 ,authorization for transitional justice mechanisms ,the ,secretary of ,state1 taking into account any relevant findings in the report submitted under section #djb1 is authorized to provide support for the establishment and operation of transitional justice mechanisms1 including a hybrid tribunal1 to prosecute individuals suspected of committing war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide in ,burma4 ,v ,united ,nations action #eja4 ,support for greater ,united ,nations action with respect to ,burma 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,nations ,security ,council has not taken adequate steps to condemn the ,february #a1 #bjba1 coup in ,burma1 pressure the ,burmese military to cease its violence against civilians1 or secure the release of those unjustly detained2 and 7#b7 countries1 such as the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation1 that are directly or indirectly shielding the ,burmese military from international scrutiny and action1 should be obliged to endure the reputational damage of doing so by taking public votes on resolutions related to ,burma that apply greater pressure on the ,burmese military to restore ,burma to its democratic path4 7b7 ,support for greater action ,the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,united ,nations to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to spur greater action by the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,nations ,security ,council with respect to ,burma by-- 7#a7 pushing the ,united ,nations ,security ,council to consider a resolution condemning the ,february #a1 #bjba1 coup and calling on the ,burmese military to cease its violence against the people of ,burma and release without preconditions the journalists1 pro-democracy activists1 and political officials that it has unjustly detained2 7#b7 pushing the ,united ,nations ,security ,council to consider a resolution that immediately imposes a global arms embargo against ,burma to ensure that the ,burmese military is not able to obtain weapons and munitions from other nations to further harm1 murder1 and oppress the people of ,burma2 7#c7 pushing the ,united ,nations and other ,united ,nations authorities to cut off assistance to the ,government of ,burma while providing humanitarian assistance directly to the people of ,burma through civil society organizations1 particularly such organizations working with ethnic minorities that have been adversely affected by the coup and the ,burmese military's violent crackdown2 7#d7 objecting to the appointment of representatives to the ,united ,nations and ,united ,nations bodies such as the ,human ,rights ,council that are sanctioned by the ,burmese military2 7#e7 working to ensure the ,burmese military is not recognized as the legitimate government of ,burma in any ,united ,nations body2 and 7#f7 spurring the ,united ,nations ,security ,council to consider multilateral sanctions against the ,burmese military for its atrocities against ,rohingya and individuals of other ethnic and religious minorities1 its coup1 and the crimes against humanity it has and continues to commit in the coup's aftermath4