What does Preamble of BRAVE Burma Act do?

This bill amends the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022. The bill extends the sunset provision of the 2022 Act. It requires a determination regarding the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of BRAVE Burma Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act.

What does EXTENSION OF SUNSET. of BRAVE Burma Act do?

This section amends Section 5574(a) of the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022. The amendment changes the sunset provision from 8 years to 10 years.

What does MODIFICATIONS TO REPORTING REQUIREMENT. of BRAVE Burma Act do?

This section modifies Section 5571(e) of the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022. The President must determine, within 180 days of the enactment of the Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act, and annually for 7 years thereafter, whether certain entities meet criteria for sanctions. These entities include Burmese state-owned enterprises, Myanma Economic Bank, and foreign persons operating in the jet fuel sector of the Burmese economy. The President is required to submit a report on this assessment to the appropriate congressional committees. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

What does LIMITATION OF SHAREHOLDING BENEFITTING THE STATE SECURITY AND of BRAVE Burma Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to limit increases to Burma's shareholding during governance reviews. This limitation applies if Burma is under the rule of the State Security and Peace Commission or a successor governing authority. The President can waive this limitation if they certify to the House and Senate committees that it is in the national interest, providing a detailed explanation.

What does UNITED STATES SPECIAL ENVOY FOR BURMA. of BRAVE Burma Act do?

This section establishes a Special Envoy for Burma within the State Department. The Special Envoy will have the rank and status of ambassador and coordinate all aspects of U.S. policy regarding Burma. The Special Envoy is expected to be a recognized expert in matters relating to Burma. A central objective is to develop a strategy to restore peace and a civilian-led democratic government in Burma. The Special Envoy will coordinate U.S. sanctions policies, including those under the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022. Duties include developing international efforts to impose sanctions and coordinating with various U.S. government agencies and ambassadors. The Special Envoy will engage with Burmese civil society, democracy advocates, and ethnic groups. The Special Envoy will support efforts to secure the release of political prisoners, promote human rights, and encourage dialogue. The Special Envoy will address challenges in Western Burma, including humanitarian assistance and transnational threats. The Special Envoy will coordinate U.S. assistance to the people of Burma until diplomatic relations are normalized. The Special Envoy is required to report to and coordinate with Congress.

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BRAVE Burma Act

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2026

Author: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends the sunset provision of the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 from eight to ten years.
It requires the President to annually assess and report on whether certain Burmese entities, including state-owned enterprises and those involved in the jet fuel sector, meet criteria for sanctions.
The bill establishes a Special Envoy for Burma within the State Department to coordinate U.S. policy, sanctions, and international efforts to restore a civilian-led democratic government.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3190(Passed House)Official page

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