BRAVE Burma Act
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The BRAVE Burma Act is a piece of U.S. foreign policy legislation focused on the country of Burma (also known as Myanmar). While no official description was provided, the bill's name — BRAVE — likely stands for an acronym related to accountability, rights, or assistance in Burma. Based on its legislative path, the bill appears to set out specific U.S. policy goals or actions regarding Burma, which has been under military rule following a coup in February 2021 that overthrew the democratically elected government and led to widespread human rights abuses and civil conflict.
The bill passed the House of Representatives by voice vote under a process called "suspension of the rules," which is typically used for less controversial legislation with broad bipartisan support. It has since been sent to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further review. This committee handles legislation related to U.S. diplomacy and international affairs.
If passed into law, this bill would most directly affect U.S. government agencies involved in foreign policy, such as the State Department, by potentially directing or restricting how the United States engages with Burma's military government. It could also impact humanitarian organizations, Burmese civilians, and pro-democracy advocates who may rely on U.S. support or diplomatic pressure. The bill does not appear to impose direct changes on everyday Americans domestically.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
February 11, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 11, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190.
Feb 9, 2026Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2080-2081)
Feb 9, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2080)
Feb 9, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2080)
Feb 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-321, Part I.
Oct 3, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-321, Part I.
Oct 3, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 54 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2025Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 5, 2025Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 5, 2025Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 5, 2025Introduced in House
May 5, 2025Introduced in House
May 5, 2025