A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 3981

119th Congress

A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

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Summary

This bill extends an existing law that holds Myanmar's (Burma's) military accountable through sanctions. It keeps these sanctions in place for a longer period and requires the government to decide whether to impose sanctions on certain individuals in Myanmar.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes.

This bill extends an existing law that holds Myanmar's (Burma's) military accountable through sanctions. It keeps these sanctions in place for a longer period and requires the government to decide whether to impose sanctions on certain individuals in Myanmar.

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This bill extends an existing law that holds Myanmar's (Burma's) military accountable through sanctions. It keeps these sanctions in place for a longer period and requires the government to decide whether to impose sanctions on certain individuals in Myanmar.

Bill Number: 3981
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Title: A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3981
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill extends an existing law that holds Myanmar's (Burma's) military accountable through sanctions. It keeps these sanctions in place for a longer period and requires the government to decide whether to impose sanctions on certain individuals in Myanmar.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill extends an existing law that holds Myanmar's (Burma's) military accountable through sanctions. It keeps these sanctions in place for a longer period and requires the government to decide whether to impose sanctions on certain individuals in Myanmar.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill extends the sunset date of the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022, meaning the law will remain in effect longer than originally planned.
It requires the U.S. government to make a formal determination about whether to impose sanctions on specific people in Myanmar.
The legislation builds on existing efforts to hold Myanmar's military accountable for its actions.
The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects U.S. foreign policy toward Myanmar and could impact certain individuals in Myanmar's government or military who may face economic sanctions. It also affects how long the U.S. maintains its current approach to holding Myanmar's military accountable for human rights concerns and other actions.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3981, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3981

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