Tell Congress: Pass the Burma GAP Act

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Tell Congress: Pass the Burma GAP Act

Tell your Members of Congress to support the Burma Genocide, Accountability, and Protection Act (H.R.4140)

The Burma Genocide, Accountability, and Protection Act (H.R.4140), or Burma GAP Act was introduced by Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Michael McCaul; Ami Bera, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific; and Bill Huizenga, Chairman of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia.

In March 2022, Secretary of State Antony Blinken determined that the Burmese military’s widespread campaign of violence against Rohingya in Burma constituted genocide, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. And yet, in 2025, Burma remains in crisis because of the Myanmar military’s brutal rule. Hundreds of thousands remain internally displaced in Burma, and refugee camps in Bangladesh and the surrounding region are overstretched due to the continued influx of refugees.

The United States must not shirk its moral leadership in addressing this crisis, which is also destabilizing the region. The BURMA Genocide Accountability and Protection Act (the Burma GAP Act) would:

- Call on the Administration to refuse to recognize the Burmese military and State Administrative Council as Burma’s legitimate government;

- Authorize the designation of a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma to promote a comprehensive effort to resolve the crisis in ways that returns Burma to civilian rule and protects Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Burma;

- Authorize $9 million per year for 5 years for the Department of State to support atrocity crime investigations, transitional justice and accountability mechanisms, as well as witness protection measures for Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Burma;

-Provide support for the Rohingya that includes protection efforts; engagement with the Rohingya community and stakeholders to facilitate safe, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation to Burma; developing a comprehensive transitional justice strategy; humanitarian assistance, including basic needs and access to livelihoods; programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and trafficking; and support for Rohingya civil society organizations.

Take action today to tell your Members of Congress to co-sponsor and support his crucial bill

Click here to read the press release about the Burma GAP Act (H.R.4140)

Click here for the current status and co-sponsors of the Burma GAP Act (H.R.4140)