[Congressional Bills 113th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 46 Introduced in House (IH)] 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 46 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2013 Mr. Crowley (for himself and Mr. King of New York) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003. (a) In General.--Congress approves the renewal of the import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) and sections 3A (b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. (b) Rule of Construction.--This joint resolution shall be deemed to be a ``renewal resolution'' for purposes of section 9 of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This joint resolution and the amendments made by this joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2013, whichever occurs first. <all>