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In 2014, we supported a resolution that this committee passed--Jim McGovern's House Resolution 418, which called for an end to persecution.

It's important to note Ranking Member Engel's BURMA Act, which still needs to be passed and that aims to impose additional sanctions.

This important bill would extend this longstanding bipartisan lifesaving program for another 5 years.

I add my support for all the measures before us today.