Indiana 2022 Regular Session

Indiana Senate Bill SCR0025

Introduced

2/2/22

Refer

2/2/22

Caption

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to support democracy and the civilian-led people of Burma.

Impact

SCR0025 serves as a formal articulation of the Indiana General Assembly's position on the situation in Burma, stressing the importance of supporting democracy abroad. By urging Congress to allow more Burmese refugees to settle in the United States, the resolution aims to create a pathway for those fleeing violence and oppression. This could have significant implications for U.S. immigration policy and potentially increase the number of refugees accepted, thereby reshaping discussions around humanitarian assistance and refugee support at the federal level. Additionally, the resolution calls for the U.S. and its allies to consider further measures to aid the people of Burma, potentially influencing diplomatic relations and foreign policy strategies regarding Southeast Asia.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25 (SCR0025) expresses a strong condemnation of the military coup in Burma that occurred on February 1, 2021, and urges the United States Congress to take action to support the restoration of democracy and the rights of the civilian-led government. The resolution highlights the ongoing struggle of the Burmese people against oppressive military rule and calls for increased international pressure to ensure the return of democratic governance. It emphasizes the need for solidarity with the citizens of Burma, who have faced violent repression in their quest for democratic reforms.

Contention

Given the delicate nature of international relations and the ongoing complexities surrounding geopolitical issues, which includes the treatment of various ethnic groups within Burma, SCR0025 may face contention among lawmakers. Some may argue that direct intervention or increased resettlement of refugees could exacerbate tensions with nations involved in the region's politics or challenge domestic resources. The resolution reflects a significant stance on human rights and democracy but also acknowledges the challenges and debates that frequently accompany foreign policy initiatives aimed at addressing conflicts in other nations.

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Previously Filed As

IN HR86

Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021.

IN HR0064

A resolution to memorialize the federal government to continue to stand with the Burmese people against the military coup in Burma.

IN SR20

A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

IN HR85

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.

IN HR106

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.

IN HR1329

Condemning the genocide perpetrated against the Rohingya people by the military government of Myanmar.

IN HR369

Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes.

IN SCR20

A concurrent resolution recognizing the decades-long effort of pro-democracy forces in Chile to end the dictatorship and restore civilian governance in the country.

IN SR105

Relative to the Rohingya in Rakhine State.

IN HR585

Condemning the conflict in Sudan and supporting the people of Sudan, and for other purposes.