BRAVE Burma Act

BRAVE Burma Act (H.R. 3190) would strengthen and extend U.S. sanctions policy and diplomatic efforts toward Burma (Myanmar). The bill lengthens the time window in which sanctions authorities remain in place (sunset date) from 8 to 10 years and adds a formal, recurring process to assess whether specific Burmese entities should be sanctioned. It requires the President to determine, within 180 days after enactment and each year for seven years, whether certain Burmese entities (state-owned enterprises, Myanma Economic Bank, and foreign parties involved in Burma’s jet-fuel sector) meet the criteria for sanctions and to report those determinations to Congress. The bill also creates a new United States Special Envoy for Burma, with ambassadorial rank, to coordinate all U.S. policy toward Burma, push for multilateral sanctions, and lead efforts with regional partners, civil society, and international organizations. Additionally, it directs the Treasury and IMF engagement to limit increases in Burma’s IMF shareholding and provides a waiver mechanism. Overall, the BRAVE Burma Act aims to elevate U.S. diplomatic coordination, broaden sanctions oversight, and strengthen international efforts to promote a civilian-led democratic government in Burma.